καθίζω

kathizōVerbG2523

to seat

From: another (active) form for G2516 (καθέζομαι);

Short Definition

to seat down, i.e. set (figuratively, appoint); intransitively, to sit (down); figuratively, to settle (hover, dwell)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.causal, to make to sit down, set, appoint
2.Intrans., to sit down, be seated, sit
LXX Usage: chiefly for יָשַׁב

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

45 times

Appears 45 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
9
Matthew
8
Mark
8
Luke
7
Hebrews
4

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 10:7
  • Acts 25:6
  • John 19:13
  • Matthew 13:48
  • Mark 10:40

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