The meaning of “κτίζω”

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

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

κτίζω

Phoneticktid'-zo

Transliterationktízō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably akin to κτάομαι (through the idea of proprietorship of the manufacturer) create, Creator, make. - to fabricate, i.e. found (form originally)

Scripture References

12 total references

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.”
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.”
1 Corinthians 11:9	“Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man.”
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:”
Colossians 3:10	“And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:”

Total Occurrences

12x

Most Frequent Book

Ephesians

Book Distribution

Mark1

Romans1

1 Corinthians1

Ephesians4

Colossians2

1 Timothy1

Revelation2

How does the original Greek meaning of 'κτίζω' deepen your understanding of Mark 13:19?

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