κατισχύω

katischuōVerbG2729

to prevail

From: from G2596 (κατά) and G2480 (ἰσχύω);

Short Definition

to overpower

Full Lexicon Entry

to overpower, prevail against, prevail: absol.; with inf.
LXX Usage: chiefly for חָזַק

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
2
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 21:36
  • Luke 23:23
  • Matthew 16:18

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