Strong's G2516 · Greek
καθέζομαι
kathézomai
Definition
to sit down
KJV: sit
Root / derivation: from G2596 (κατά) and the base of G1476 (ἑδραῖος);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered καθέζομαι across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
John3 verses
Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour.
John 11:20Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.
John 20:12And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2516 (kathézomai) mean?
to sit down
How many times does G2516 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2516 (καθέζομαι) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “sat.”
How is kathézomai translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2516 is rendered as “sat” (4×), “sitting” (2×).
Where does the Greek word καθέζομαι come from?
from G2596 (κατά) and the base of G1476 (ἑδραῖος);