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κραταιόω G2901
G2901 is the Greek word κραταιόω, transliterated krataióō. The King James Version most often renders it waxed strong.
What it means
to empower, i.e. (passively) increase in vigor.
Where it comes from
from G2900 (κραταιός).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: be strengthened, be (wax) strong.
Verses using κραταιόω
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 1:80 · KJV
And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.
Luke 2:40 · KJV
And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
1 Corinthians 16:13 · KJV
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
Ephesians 3:16 · KJV
That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
Common questions
What does Strong's G2901 mean?
G2901 is the Greek word κραταιόω (krataióō), meaning to empower, i.e. (passively) increase in vigor.
How is G2901 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it waxed strong (2 times), strong (1 time), strengthened (1 time).
How many times does G2901 appear in the Bible?
κραταιόω (krataióō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2901 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2900 (κραταιός).
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