κολλάω (kolláō) — Cleave
Greek word study: κολλάω (kolláō), Strong's G2853. to glue, i.e. (passively or reflexively) to stick (figuratively)
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to glue, i.e. (passively or reflexively) to stick (figuratively)
KJV translation words: cleave, join (self), keep company
Strong's G2853 is tagged on 12 words in 12 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 19:5 and last appears in Revelation 18:5.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 12)
- Matthew 19:5 — κολληθήσεται — will be joined with
- Luke 10:11 — κολληθέντα — having clung
- Luke 15:15 — ἐκολλήθη — he joined himself
- Acts 5:13 — κολλᾶσθαι — to join
- Acts 8:29 — κολλήθητι — do be joined
- Acts 9:26 — κολλᾶσθαι — to join
- Acts 10:28 — κολλᾶσθαι — to unite himself
- Acts 17:34 — κολληθέντες — having joined themselves
- Romans 12:9 — κολλώμενοι — cleaving to
- 1 Corinthians 6:16 — κολλώμενος — is being joined
- 1 Corinthians 6:17 — κολλώμενος — being joined
- Revelation 18:5 — ἐκολλήθησαν — they were heaped
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: G4347 προσκολλάω (proskolláō).
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Frequently asked questions
What does kolláō (G2853) mean?
To glue, i.e. (passively or reflexively) to stick (figuratively).
How is G2853 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G2853 as: cleave, join (self), keep company.
How often does κολλάω (kolláō) appear?
Strong's G2853 is tagged on 12 words in 12 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 19:5 and last appears in Revelation 18:5.
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