καθήκω

kathēkōVerbG2520

be fit

From: from G2596 (κατά) and G2240 (ἥκω);

Short Definition

to reach to, i.e. (neuter of present active participle, figuratively as adjective) becoming

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to come down, come to.
2.to be fit, proper
LXX Usage: impers., (32) (מִשְׁפָּט); τὰ κ., (דָבַר), etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 22:22
  • Romans 1:28

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