κρατέω
krateōVerbG2902
to grasp/seize
From: from G2904 (κράτος);
Short Definition
to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to be strong, mighty, hence, to rule, be master, prevail (so chiefly in cl.; in LXX
2.to get possession of, obtain, take hold of (Hdt., Thuc.)
3.to hold, hold fast (Æsch., Polyb.)
LXX Usage: chiefly for חָזַק hi., also for אָחַז, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
46 timesAppears 46 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Mark
15
Matthew
12
Revelation
8
Acts
4
Hebrews
2
Key Passages
- 2 Thessalonians 2:15
- Luke 24:16
- Matthew 26:50
- Mark 14:46
- Mark 9:10
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