καίω (kaíō) — Burn

Greek word study: καίω (kaíō), Strong's G2545. to set on fire, i.e. kindle or (by implication) consume

GreekStrong's G2545
Quick definition
Greek word
καίω (kaíō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to set on fire, i.e. kindle or (by implication) consume

Word study
Derivation: apparently a primary verb;

KJV translation words: burn, light

Where this word appears

Strong's G2545 is tagged on 11 words in 11 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:15 and last appears in Revelation 21:8.

How it is rendered in the text

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

burning ×5is burning ×3do they light ×1it is burned ×1kindled ×1

Forms found in the text

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

καιόμενος ×2καιομένη ×1καιομένης ×1καιομένῃ ×1καιόμεναι ×1καιόμενοι ×1καιόμενον ×1καίεται ×1καίουσιν ×1κεκαυμένῳ ×1

Books where it appears most

Revelation ×5Luke ×2John ×2Matthew ×1Hebrews ×1

Verses (all 11)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1572 ἐκκαίω (ekkaíō), G2575 κάμινος (káminos), G2618 κατακαίω (katakaíō), G2738 καῦμα (kaûma), G2740 καῦσις (kaûsis), G2743 καυτηριάζω (kautēriázō), G3646 ὁλοκαύτωμα (holokaútōma).

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 kaíō (G2545) mean?

To set on fire, i.e. kindle or (by implication) consume.

How is G2545 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2545 as: burn, light.

How often does καίω (kaíō) appear?

Strong's G2545 is tagged on 11 words in 11 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:15 and last appears in Revelation 21:8.