κάτω

katōPrepositionG2736

under

From: (compare G2737 (κατώτερος)); adverb from G2596 (κατά);

Short Definition

downwards

Full Lexicon Entry

adv. (κατά)
1.down, downwards (with verbs of motion)
2.below, beneath
LXX Usage: for מַטָּה, תַּחַת and cogn. forms

Grammar

Part of Speech Preposition

Morphology G:PREP

DescriptionGreek Preposition

Occurrences

10 times

Appears 10 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
3
Acts
2
Matthew
2
Mark
2
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 2:19
  • John 8:6
  • John 8:23
  • Matthew 27:51
  • Mark 14:66

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