κατέχω
katechōVerbG2722
to hold back/fast
From: from G2596 (κατά) and G2192 (ἔχω);
Short Definition
to hold down (fast), in various applications (literally or figuratively)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.perfective of ἔχω
ato possess, hold fast
bto lay hold of, get possession of
2.to hold back, detain, restrain
3.Intrans., as nautical term, to put in, make for
LXX Usage: for אָחַז, חָזַק hi., etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
18 timesAppears 18 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
1 Corinthians
3
Hebrews
3
Luke
3
2 Thessalonians
2
Romans
2
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 11:2
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21
- 2 Thessalonians 2:7
- Hebrews 3:6
- Luke 14:9
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