κατά
kataPrepositionG2596
according to
From: a primary particle;
Short Definition
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
Full Lexicon Entry
prep. with genitive, accusative, down, downwards.
I
C. genitive .
1.C. genitive of thing(s), in local sense
adown, down from
bthroughout (late usage; Bl, l.with)
within a peculiar adjectival phrase
2.C. genitive of person(s), usually in hostile sense
aagainst (in cl. only after verbs of speaking, witnessing, etc.)
bof swearing, by
II
C. accusative .
1.Of motion or direction
athrough, throughout
bto, towards, over against
within adverbial phrases, at, in, by, of
2.Of time, at, during, about
3.Distributive
aof place
withof numbers, etc.
4.Of fitness, reference, conformity, etc.
ain relation to, concerning
baccording to, after, like
III
In composition, κ. denotes
1.down, down from (καταβαίνω), etc.), hence, metaphorically
avictory or rule over (καταδουλόω, -κυριεύω, etc.)
b"perfective" action .
2.under (κατακαλύπτω), etc.).
3.in succession (καθεξῆς).
4.after, behind (καταλείπω).
5.Hostility, against (καταλαλέω).
Grammar
Part of Speech Preposition
Morphology G:PREP
DescriptionGreek Preposition
Occurrences
436 timesAppears 436 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
86
Luke
44
Romans
42
Hebrews
37
Matthew
33
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 1:26
- Acts 14:1
- Colossians 3:22
- John 7:24
- Mark 14:3
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