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κατηχέω G2727

G2727 is the Greek word κατηχέω, transliterated katēchéō. The King James Version most often renders it informed.

Word: κατηχέωTransliteration: katēchéōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 6 verses

What it means

to sound down into the ears, i.e. (by implication) to indoctrinate ("catechize") or (genitive case) to apprise of.

Where it comes from

from G2596 (κατά) and G2279 (ἦχος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 7 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

informed 2×instructed in 1×being instructed 1×voice i might teach 1×taught 1×teacheth 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: inform, instruct, teach.

Verses using κατηχέω

All 6 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 18:25 · KJV

This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.

Acts 21:21 · KJV

And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs.

Acts 21:24 · KJV

Them take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave their heads: and all may know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee, are nothing; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the law.

Romans 2:18 · KJV

And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law;

1 Corinthians 14:19 · KJV

Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.

Galatians 6:6 · KJV

Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2727 mean?

G2727 is the Greek word κατηχέω (katēchéō), meaning to sound down into the ears, i.e. (by implication) to indoctrinate ("catechize") or (genitive case) to apprise of.

How is G2727 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it informed (2 times), instructed in (1 time), being instructed (1 time), voice i might teach (1 time), taught (1 time), among others.

How many times does G2727 appear in the Bible?

κατηχέω (katēchéō) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2727 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2596 (κατά) and G2279 (ἦχος).

Nearby entries

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