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Greek word study: καθίζω (kathízō), Strong's G2523. to seat down, i.e. set (figuratively, appoint); intransitively, to sit (down); figuratively, to settle (hover, dwell)

GreekStrong's G2523
Quick definition
Greek word
καθίζω (kathízō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to seat down, i.e. set (figuratively, appoint); intransitively, to sit (down); figuratively, to settle (hover, dwell)

Word study
Derivation: another (active) form for G2516 (καθέζομαι);

KJV translation words: continue, set, sit (down), tarry

Where this word appears

Strong's G2523 is tagged on 46 words in 45 verses across 10 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:1 and last appears in Revelation 20:4.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

having sat down ×7sat down ×5having sat ×4to sit ×4sat ×3He sat ×2do sit ×2He will sit ×1let us sit ×1may sit ×1may sit down ×1when was sitting down ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἐκάθισεν ×13καθίσας ×11καθίσαι ×6καθίσατε ×3ἐκάθισαν ×3καθίσαντες ×2καθίσαντος ×1καθίσει ×1καθίσωσιν ×1καθίσῃ ×1

Books where it appears most

Acts ×9Matthew ×8Mark ×8Luke ×7Hebrews ×4John ×3Revelation ×31 Corinthians ×2

Verses (first 25 of 45)

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Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2516 καθέζομαι (kathézomai).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G339 ἀνακαθίζω (anakathízō), G1940 ἐπικαθίζω (epikathízō), G3869 παρακαθίζω (parakathízō), G4776 συγκαθίζω (synkathízō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does kathízō (G2523) mean?

To seat down, i.e. set (figuratively, appoint); intransitively, to sit (down); figuratively, to settle (hover, dwell).

How is G2523 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2523 as: continue, set, sit (down), tarry.

How often does καθίζω (kathízō) appear?

Strong's G2523 is tagged on 46 words in 45 verses across 10 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:1 and last appears in Revelation 20:4.