κατηχέω (katēchéō) — Inform
Greek word study: κατηχέω (katēchéō), Strong's G2727. to sound down into the ears, i.e. (by implication) to indoctrinate ("catechize") or (genitive case) to apprise of
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to sound down into the ears, i.e. (by implication) to indoctrinate ("catechize") or (genitive case) to apprise of
KJV translation words: inform, instruct, teach
Strong's G2727 is tagged on 8 words in 7 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 1:4 and last appears in Galatians 6:6.
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Verses (all 7)
- Luke 1:4 — κατηχήθης — you were instructed
- Acts 18:25 — κατηχημένος — instructed
- Acts 21:21 — κατηχήθησαν — They have been informed
- Acts 21:24 — κατήχηνται — they have been informed
- Romans 2:18 — κατηχούμενος — being instructed
- 1 Corinthians 14:19 — κατηχήσω — I may instruct
- Galatians 6:6 — κατηχούμενος — being taught
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Named in this entry's derivation: G2596 κατά (katá), G2279 ἦχος (ēchos).
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What does katēchéō (G2727) mean?
To sound down into the ears, i.e. (by implication) to indoctrinate ("catechize") or (genitive case) to apprise of.
How is G2727 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G2727 as: inform, instruct, teach.
How often does κατηχέω (katēchéō) appear?
Strong's G2727 is tagged on 8 words in 7 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 1:4 and last appears in Galatians 6:6.
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