καθίστημι

kathistēmiVerbG2525

to appoint/conduct

From: from G2596 (κατά) and G2476 (ἵστημι);

Short Definition

to place down (permanently), i.e. (figuratively) to designate, constitute, convoy

Full Lexicon Entry

1.
ato set down
bto bring down to a place (Hom., Xen.
2.to set in order, appoint, make, constitute
LXX Usage: for פָּקַד, קוּם, שׂוּם, etc., 24 words in all*

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

21 times

Appears 21 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
5
Hebrews
4
Matthew
4
Luke
3
James
2

Key Passages

  • 2 Peter 1:8
  • Acts 7:27
  • Hebrews 7:28
  • Luke 12:14
  • Matthew 24:47

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