κραταιόω (krataióō) — Be Strong
Greek word study: κραταιόω (krataióō), Strong's G2901. to empower, i.e. (passively) increase in vigor— with KJV usage and where it appears on BibleCalcs.
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to empower, i.e. (passively) increase in vigor
KJV translation words: be strengthened, be (wax) strong
About κραταιόω (krataióō)
Krataioō shows up in Paul's short string of commands in 1 Corinthians 16:13 — "stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong." It's a passive verb in the Greek, which is worth noticing: the sense is closer to "be strengthened" or "be made strong" than "strengthen yourself" — strength here is something received, not manufactured.
Strong's definitions are drawn from the 1890 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (public domain). Digitized dictionary data via the openscriptures/strongs project (CC BY-SA).
Frequently asked questions
What does krataióō (G2901) mean?
To empower, i.e. (passively) increase in vigor.
How is G2901 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G2901 as: be strengthened, be (wax) strong.
Where does G2901 appear in the Bible?
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