κτάομαι (ktáomai) — Obtain

Greek word study: κτάομαι (ktáomai), Strong's G2932. to get, i.e. acquire (by any means; own)

GreekStrong's G2932
Quick definition
Greek word
κτάομαι (ktáomai)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to get, i.e. acquire (by any means; own)

Word study
Derivation: a primary verb;

KJV translation words: obtain, possess, provide, purchase

Where this word appears

Strong's G2932 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 10:9 and last appears in 1 Thessalonians 4:4.

How it is rendered in the text

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

I gain ×1acquired ×1bought ×1do you gain yourselves ×1may take along ×1to be obtained ×1to control ×1

Forms found in the text

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

κτᾶσθαι ×2κτήσασθε ×1κτήσησθε ×1κτῶμαι ×1ἐκτησάμην ×1ἐκτήσατο ×1

Books where it appears most

Acts ×3Luke ×2Matthew ×11 Thessalonians ×1

Verses (all 7)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G2933 κτῆμα (ktēma), G2934 κτῆνος (ktēnos), G2935 κτήτωρ (ktḗtōr), G2936 κτίζω (ktízō).

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 ktáomai (G2932) mean?

To get, i.e. acquire (by any means; own).

How is G2932 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2932 as: obtain, possess, provide, purchase.

How often does κτάομαι (ktáomai) appear?

Strong's G2932 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 10:9 and last appears in 1 Thessalonians 4:4.