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κραταιόω G2901

G2901 is the Greek word κραταιόω, transliterated krataióō. The King James Version most often renders it waxed strong.

Word: κραταιόωTransliteration: krataióōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 4 verses

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.

waxed strong 2×strong 1×strengthened 1×

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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