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κατευθύνω G2720

G2720 is the Greek word κατευθύνω, transliterated kateuthýnō. The King James Version most often renders it direct.

Word: κατευθύνωTransliteration: kateuthýnōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

to straighten fully, i.e. (figuratively) direct.

Where it comes from

from G2596 (κατά) and G2116 (εὐθύνω).

How the King James Version translates it

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

direct 2×guide 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: guide, direct.

Verses using κατευθύνω

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 1:79 · KJV

To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

1 Thessalonians 3:11 · KJV

Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you.

2 Thessalonians 3:5 · KJV

And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2720 mean?

G2720 is the Greek word κατευθύνω (kateuthýnō), meaning to straighten fully, i.e. (figuratively) direct.

How is G2720 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it direct (2 times), guide (1 time).

How many times does G2720 appear in the Bible?

κατευθύνω (kateuthýnō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2720 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2596 (κατά) and G2116 (εὐθύνω).

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