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κατά G2596
G2596 is the Greek word κατά, transliterated katá. The King James Version most often renders it according.
What it means
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).
Where it comes from
a primary particle.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 350 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from … to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), … by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with.
Verses using κατά
The first 40 of 434 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 1:20 · KJV
But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
Matthew 2:12 · KJV
And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.
Matthew 2:13 · KJV
And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.
Matthew 2:16 · KJV
Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.
Matthew 2:19 · KJV
But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,
Matthew 2:22 · KJV
But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee:
Matthew 5:11 · KJV
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Matthew 5:23 · KJV
Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;
Matthew 8:32 · KJV
And he said unto them, Go. And when they were come out, they went into the herd of swine: and, behold, the whole herd of swine ran violently down a steep place into the sea, and perished in the waters.
Matthew 9:29 · KJV
Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.
Matthew 10:35 · KJV
For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.
Matthew 12:14 · KJV
Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him.
Matthew 12:25 · KJV
And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:
Matthew 12:30 · KJV
He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.
Matthew 12:32 · KJV
And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.
Matthew 14:13 · KJV
When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities.
Matthew 14:23 · KJV
And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.
Matthew 16:27 · KJV
For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.
Matthew 17:1 · KJV
And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,
Matthew 17:19 · KJV
Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out?
Matthew 19:3 · KJV
The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?
Matthew 20:11 · KJV
And when they had received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house,
Matthew 20:17 · KJV
And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them,
Matthew 23:3 · KJV
All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.
Matthew 24:3 · KJV
And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?
Matthew 24:7 · KJV
For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.
Matthew 25:15 · KJV
And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.
Matthew 26:55 · KJV
In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.
Matthew 26:59 · KJV
Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;
Matthew 26:63 · KJV
But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.
Matthew 27:1 · KJV
When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:
Matthew 27:15 · KJV
Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.
Matthew 27:19 · KJV
When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.
Mark 1:27 · KJV
And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.
Mark 3:6 · KJV
And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway took counsel with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him.
Mark 4:34 · KJV
But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.
Mark 5:13 · KJV
And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.
Mark 6:31 · KJV
And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.
Mark 6:32 · KJV
And they departed into a desert place by ship privately.
Mark 7:5 · KJV
Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashen hands?
Common questions
What does Strong's G2596 mean?
G2596 is the Greek word κατά (katá), meaning (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).
How is G2596 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it according (60 times), after (60 times), against (54 times), according to (46 times), in (35 times), among others.
How many times does G2596 appear in the Bible?
κατά (katá) is tagged in 434 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2596 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primary particle.
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