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καταχέω G2708

G2708 is the Greek word καταχέω, transliterated katachéō. The King James Version most often renders it poured it.

Word: καταχέωTransliteration: katachéōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to pour down (out).

Where it comes from

from G2596 (κατά) and cheo (to pour).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

poured it 1×poured 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: pour.

Verses using καταχέω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 26:7 · KJV

There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.

Mark 14:3 · KJV

And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2708 mean?

G2708 is the Greek word καταχέω (katachéō), meaning to pour down (out).

How is G2708 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it poured it (1 time), poured (1 time).

How many times does G2708 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G2708 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2596 (κατά) and cheo (to pour).

Nearby entries

G2705 · καταφιλέω — to kiss earnestly G2706 · καταφρονέω — to think against, i.e. disesteem G2707 · καταφροντής — a contemner G2709 · καταχθόνιος — subterranean, i.e. infernal (belonging to…G2710 · καταχράομαι — to overuse, i.e. misuse G2711 · καταψύχω — to cool down (off), i.e. refresh

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