καθίστημι
kathistēmi
“to appoint/conduct”
Definition
to place down (permanently), i.e. (figuratively) to designate, constitute, convoy
from G2596 (κατά) and G2476 (ἵστημι);
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Occurrences
καθίστημι appears 21 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
For if you possess these qualities and continue to grow in them, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
But the man who was abusing his neighbor pushed Moses aside and said, ‘Who made you ruler and judge over us?
For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.
But Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed Me judge or executor between you?”
Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
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