The meaning of “κτίζω”
Understanding ktízō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably akin to κτάομαι (through the idea of proprietorship of the manufacturer) create, Creator, make. - to fabricate,...
κτίζω
probably akin to κτάομαι (through the idea of proprietorship of the manufacturer) create, Creator, make. - to fabricate, i.e. found (form originally)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 13:19 | “For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be.” Word: κτίζω (ktízō) | |
| Romans 1:25 | “Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.” Word: κτίζω (ktízō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 11:9 | “Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man.” Word: κτίζω (ktízō) | |
| Ephesians 3:9 | “And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:” Word: κτίζω (ktízō) | |
| Colossians 3:10 | “And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:” Word: κτίζω (ktízō) |