κατακλίνω (kataklínō) — Sit Down

Greek word study: κατακλίνω (kataklínō), Strong's G2625. to recline down, i.e. (specially) to take a place at table

GreekStrong's G2625
Quick definition
Greek word
κατακλίνω (kataklínō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to recline down, i.e. (specially) to take a place at table

Word study
Derivation: from G2596 (κατά) and G2827 (κλίνω);

KJV translation words: (make) sit down (at meat)

Where this word appears

Strong's G2625 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 7:36 and last appears in Luke 24:30.

How it is rendered in the text

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

He was sat ×1do make sit down ×1he sat ×1may recline ×1reclining ×1

Forms found in the text

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

κατακλιθῇς ×1κατακλιθῆναι ×1κατακλίνατε ×1κατεκλίθη ×1κατέκλιναν ×1

Verses (all 5)

  • Luke 7:36 — κατεκλίθη — He was sat
  • Luke 9:14 — κατακλίνατε — do make sit down
  • Luke 9:15 — κατέκλιναν — he sat
  • Luke 14:8 — κατακλιθῇς — may recline
  • Luke 24:30 — κατακλιθῆναι — reclining

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2596 κατά (katá), G2827 κλίνω (klínō).

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 kataklínō (G2625) mean?

To recline down, i.e. (specially) to take a place at table.

How is G2625 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2625 as: (make) sit down (at meat).

How often does κατακλίνω (kataklínō) appear?

Strong's G2625 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 7:36 and last appears in Luke 24:30.