κατασκευάζω (kataskeuázō) — Build

Greek word study: κατασκευάζω (kataskeuázō), Strong's G2680. to prepare thoroughly (properly, by external equipment; whereas G2090 (ἑτοιμάζω) refers rather to internal fitness); by implication, to cons

GreekStrong's G2680
Quick definition
Greek word
κατασκευάζω (kataskeuázō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to prepare thoroughly (properly, by external equipment; whereas G2090 (ἑτοιμάζω) refers rather to internal fitness); by implication, to construct, create

Word study
Derivation: from G2596 (κατά) and a derivative of G4632 (σκεῦος);

KJV translation words: build, make, ordain, prepare

Where this word appears

Strong's G2680 is tagged on 11 words in 10 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 11:10 and last appears in 1 Peter 3:20.

How it is rendered in the text

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

will prepare ×3prepared ×2having built ×1having built is ×1he prepared ×1is built ×1was prepared ×1when is being prepared ×1

Forms found in the text

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

κατασκευάσει ×3κατασκευάσας ×2κατασκευαζομένης ×1κατασκευάζεται ×1κατεσκευασμένον ×1κατεσκευασμένων ×1κατεσκευάσθη ×1κατεσκεύασεν ×1

Books where it appears most

Hebrews ×6Luke ×2Matthew ×1Mark ×11 Peter ×1

Verses (all 10)

  • Matthew 11:10 — κατασκευάσει — will prepare
  • Mark 1:2 — κατασκευάσει — will prepare
  • Luke 1:17 — κατεσκευασμένον — prepared
  • Luke 7:27 — κατασκευάσει — will prepare
  • Hebrews 3:3 — κατασκευάσας — having built
  • Hebrews 3:4 — κατασκευάζεται — is built
  • Hebrews 9:2 — κατεσκευάσθη — was prepared
  • Hebrews 9:6 — κατεσκευασμένων — prepared
  • Hebrews 11:7 — κατεσκεύασεν — he prepared
  • 1 Peter 3:20 — κατασκευαζομένης — when is being prepared

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2596 κατά (katá), G4632 σκεῦος (skeûos).

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 kataskeuázō (G2680) mean?

To prepare thoroughly (properly, by external equipment; whereas g2090 (ἑτοιμάζω) refers rather to internal fitness); by implication, to construct, create.

How is G2680 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2680 as: build, make, ordain, prepare.

How often does κατασκευάζω (kataskeuázō) appear?

Strong's G2680 is tagged on 11 words in 10 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 11:10 and last appears in 1 Peter 3:20.