καταπονέω (kataponéō) — Oppress

Greek word study: καταπονέω (kataponéō), Strong's G2669. to labor down, i.e. wear with toil (figuratively, harass)

GreekStrong's G2669
Quick definition
Greek word
καταπονέω (kataponéō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to labor down, i.e. wear with toil (figuratively, harass)

Word study
Derivation: from G2596 (κατά) and a derivative of G4192 (πόνος);

KJV translation words: oppress, vex

Where this word appears

Strong's G2669 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 7:24 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:7.

How it is rendered in the text

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

being distressed ×1being oppressed ×1

Forms found in the text

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

καταπονουμένῳ ×1καταπονούμενον ×1

Books where it appears most

Acts ×12 Peter ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • Acts 7:24 — καταπονουμένῳ — being oppressed
  • 2 Peter 2:7 — καταπονούμενον — being distressed

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2596 κατά (katá), G4192 πόνος (pónos).

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 kataponéō (G2669) mean?

To labor down, i.e. wear with toil (figuratively, harass).

How is G2669 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2669 as: oppress, vex.

How often does καταπονέω (kataponéō) appear?

Strong's G2669 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 7:24 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:7.