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καθήκω G2520

G2520 is the Greek word καθήκω, transliterated kathḗkō. The King James Version most often renders it is.

Word: καθήκωTransliteration: kathḗkōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to reach to, i.e. (neuter of present active participle, figuratively as adjective) becoming.

Where it comes from

from G2596 (κατά) and G2240 (ἥκω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

is 1×fit 1×things which are 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: convenient, fit.

Verses using καθήκω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 22:22 · KJV

And they gave him audience unto this word, and then lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live.

Romans 1:28 · KJV

And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;

Common questions

What does Strong's G2520 mean?

G2520 is the Greek word καθήκω (kathḗkō), meaning to reach to, i.e. (neuter of present active participle, figuratively as adjective) becoming.

How is G2520 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it is (1 time), fit (1 time), things which are (1 time).

How many times does G2520 appear in the Bible?

καθήκω (kathḗkō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2520 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2596 (κατά) and G2240 (ἥκω).

Nearby entries

G2517 · καθεξῆς — thereafter, i.e. consecutively; as a noun…G2518 · καθεύδω — to lie down to rest, i.e. (by implication)…G2519 · καθηγητής — a guide, i.e. (figuratively) a teacher G2521 · κάθημαι — and (to sit; akin to the base of G1476…G2522 · καθημερινός — quotidian G2523 · καθίζω — to seat down, i.e. set (figuratively…

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