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κατισχύω G2729
G2729 is the Greek word κατισχύω, transliterated katischýō. The King James Version most often renders it shall.
What it means
to overpower.
Where it comes from
from G2596 (κατά) and G2480 (ἰσχύω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: prevail (against).
Verses using κατισχύω
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Matthew 16:18 · KJV
And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2729 mean?
G2729 is the Greek word κατισχύω (katischýō), meaning to overpower.
How is G2729 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it shall (1 time), prevail against (1 time).
How many times does G2729 appear in the Bible?
κατισχύω (katischýō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2729 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2596 (κατά) and G2480 (ἰσχύω).
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