Strong's G2625 · Greek
κατακλίνω
kataklínō
Definition
to recline down, i.e. (specially) to take a place at table
KJV: (make) sit down (at meat)
Root / derivation: from G2596 (κατά) and G2827 (κλίνω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κατακλίνω across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke3 verses
For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company.
Luke 14:8When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him;
Luke 24:30And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2625 (kataklínō) mean?
to recline down, i.e. (specially) to take a place at table
How many times does G2625 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2625 (κατακλίνω) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “down.”
How is kataklínō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2625 is rendered as “down” (2×), “Make” (1×), “meat” (1×), “sit” (1×).
Where does the Greek word κατακλίνω come from?
from G2596 (κατά) and G2827 (κλίνω);