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κρατέω G2902
G2902 is the Greek word κρατέω, transliterated kratéō. The King James Version most often renders it took.
What it means
to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively).
Where it comes from
from G2904 (κράτος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 37 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: hold (by, fast), keep, lay hand (hold) on, obtain, retain, take (by).
Verses using κρατέω
The first 40 of 46 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 9:25 · KJV
But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose.
Matthew 12:11 · KJV
And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?
Matthew 14:3 · KJV
For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife.
Matthew 18:28 · KJV
But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.
Matthew 21:46 · KJV
But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.
Matthew 22:6 · KJV
And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.
Matthew 26:4 · KJV
And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.
Matthew 26:48 · KJV
Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.
Matthew 26:50 · KJV
And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.
Matthew 26:55 · KJV
In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.
Matthew 26:57 · KJV
And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.
Matthew 28:9 · KJV
And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.
Mark 1:31 · KJV
And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.
Mark 3:21 · KJV
And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself.
Mark 5:41 · KJV
And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.
Mark 6:17 · KJV
For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife: for he had married her.
Mark 7:3 · KJV
For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.
Mark 7:4 · KJV
And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables.
Mark 7:8 · KJV
For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.
Mark 9:10 · KJV
And they kept that saying with themselves, questioning one with another what the rising from the dead should mean.
Mark 9:27 · KJV
But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose.
Mark 12:12 · KJV
And they sought to lay hold on him, but feared the people: for they knew that he had spoken the parable against them: and they left him, and went their way.
Mark 14:1 · KJV
After two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him by craft, and put him to death.
Mark 14:44 · KJV
And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.
Mark 14:46 · KJV
And they laid their hands on him, and took him.
Mark 14:49 · KJV
I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled.
Mark 14:51 · KJV
And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast about his naked body; and the young men laid hold on him:
Luke 8:54 · KJV
And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise.
Luke 24:16 · KJV
But their eyes were holden that they should not know him.
John 20:23 · KJV
Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.
Acts 2:24 · KJV
Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.
Acts 3:11 · KJV
And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon’s, greatly wondering.
Acts 24:6 · KJV
Who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom we took, and would have judged according to our law.
Acts 27:13 · KJV
And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.
Colossians 2:19 · KJV
And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.
2 Thessalonians 2:15 · KJV
Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
Hebrews 4:14 · KJV
Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
Hebrews 6:18 · KJV
That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:
Revelation 2:1 · KJV
Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;
Revelation 2:13 · KJV
I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2902 mean?
G2902 is the Greek word κρατέω (kratéō), meaning to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively).
How is G2902 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it took (10 times), hold (7 times), lay hold (4 times), laid hold (4 times), holding (3 times), among others.
How many times does G2902 appear in the Bible?
κρατέω (kratéō) is tagged in 46 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2902 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2904 (κράτος).
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