κατηχέω
katēcheō
“to instruct”
Definition
to sound down into the ears, i.e. (by implication) to indoctrinate ("catechize") or (genitive case) to apprise of
from G2596 (κατά) and G2279 (ἦχος);
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Occurrences
κατηχέω appears 7 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
But in the church, I would rather speak five coherent words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue.
He had been instructed in the way of the Lord and was fervent in spirit. He spoke and taught accurately about Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John.
But they are under the impression that you teach all the Jews who live among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children or observe our customs.
Take these men, purify yourself along with them, and pay their expenses so they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know that there is no truth to these rumors about you, but that you also live in obedience to the law.
Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.
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