Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2523

Strong's G2523 · Greek

καθίζω

kathizo · /kath-id'-zo/

Number
G2523
Language
Greek
Original word
καθίζω
Transliteration
kathizo
Pronunciation
kath-id'-zo
KJV occurrences
46 verses

Definition

another (active) form for 2516; to seat down, i.e. set (figuratively, appoint); intransitively, to sit (down); figuratively, to settle (hover, dwell):--continue, set, sit (down), tarry.

KJV: continue, set, sit (down), tarry

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered καθίζω across 46 verses.

down16×
sit12×
sat10×
set4×
sitteth3×
ye2×
continued1×
sitting1×
tarry1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

46 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew8 verses
Matthew 5:1

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:

Matthew 13:48

Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away.

Matthew 19:28

And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Matthew 20:21

And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom.

Matthew 20:23

And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.

Matthew 23:2

Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat:

Matthew 25:31

When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:

Matthew 26:36

Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.

Mark8 verses
Mark 9:35

And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.

Mark 10:37

They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory.

Mark 10:40

But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared.

Mark 11:2

And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring him.

Mark 11:7

And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and he sat upon him.

Mark 12:41

And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. money: a piece of brass money

Mark 14:32

And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.

Mark 16:19

So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.

Luke8 verses
Luke 4:20

And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him.

Luke 5:3

And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.

Luke 14:28

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?

Luke 14:31

Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?

Luke 16:6

And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty. measures: the word Batus in the original containeth nine gallons three quarts

Luke 19:30

Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither.

Luke 22:30

That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Luke 24:49

And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

John3 verses
Acts9 verses
Acts 2:3

And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.

Acts 2:30

Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;

Acts 8:31

And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.

Acts 12:21

And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.

Acts 13:14

But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down.

Acts 16:13

And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which resorted thither. sabbath: Gr. sabbath day

Acts 18:11

And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them. continued there: Gr. sat there

Acts 25:6

And when he had tarried among them more than ten days, he went down unto Caesarea; and the next day sitting on the judgment seat commanded Paul to be brought. more: or, as some copies read, no more than eight or ten days

Acts 25:17

Therefore, when they were come hither, without any delay on the morrow I sat on the judgment seat, and commanded the man to be brought forth.

1 Corinthians2 verses
Ephesians1 verse
2 Thessalonians1 verse
Hebrews4 verses
Revelation2 verses

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2523 (kathizo) mean?

another (active) form for 2516; to seat down, i.e. set (figuratively, appoint); intransitively, to sit (down); figuratively, to settle (hover, dwell):--continue, set, sit (down), tarry.

How many times does G2523 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2523 (καθίζω) appears in 46 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “down.”

How is kathizo translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2523 is rendered as “down” (16×), “sit” (12×), “sat” (10×), “set” (4×), among other words.