Greek Word Study

The meaning of κτῆμα

Understanding ktēma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

possession. - an acquirement, i.e. estate

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Greek Text
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κτῆμα

Phoneticktay'-mah
Transliterationktēma
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

possession. - an acquirement, i.e. estate

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

4 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 19:22

But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

Word: κτῆμα (ktēma)
Mark 10:22

And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.

Word: κτῆμα (ktēma)
Acts 2:45

And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.

Word: κτῆμα (ktēma)
Acts 5:1

But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,

Word: κτῆμα (ktēma)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
4x
Most Frequent Book
Acts
Book Distribution

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