Strong's G2902 · Greek
κρατέω
krateo · /krat-eh'-o/
Definition
from 2904; to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively):--hold (by, fast), keep, lay hand (hold) on, obtain, retain, take (by).
KJV: hold (by, fast), keep, lay hand (hold) on, obtain, retain, take (by)
Root / derivation: from 2904
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κρατέω across 46 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
46 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew12 verses
But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose.
Matthew 12:11And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?
Matthew 14:3For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife.
Matthew 18:28But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest. pence: the Roman penny is the eighth part of an ounce, which after five shillings the ounce is seven pence halfpenny; about fourteen cents
Matthew 21:46But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.
Matthew 22:6And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.
Matthew 26:4And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.
Matthew 26:48Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.
Matthew 26:50And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.
Matthew 26:55In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.
Matthew 26:57And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.
Matthew 28:9And as they went to tell his disciples behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.
Mark15 verses
And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.
Mark 3:21And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him: for they said He is beside himself. friends: or, kinsmen
Mark 5:41And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.
Mark 6:17For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife: for he had married her.
Mark 7:3For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders. oft: or, diligently: in the original, with the fist: Theophylact, up to the elbow
Mark 7:4And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots brasen vessels, and of tables. pots: sextarius is about a pint and an half tables: or, beds
Mark 7:8For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.
Mark 9:10And they kept that saying with themselves, questioning one with another what the rising from the dead should mean.
Mark 9:27But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose.
Mark 12:12And they sought to lay hold on him, but feared the people: for they knew that he had spoken the parable against them: and they left him, and went their way.
Mark 14:1After two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him by craft, and put him to death.
Mark 14:44And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.
Mark 14:46And they laid their hands on him, and took him.
Mark 14:49I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled.
Mark 14:51And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast about his naked body; and the young men laid hold on him:
Luke2 verses
Acts4 verses
Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.
Acts 3:11And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.
Acts 24:6Who also hath gone about to profane the temple whom we took, and would have judged according to our law.
Acts 27:13And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.
2 Thessalonians1 verse
Hebrews2 verses
Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
Hebrews 6:18That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:
Revelation8 verses
Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;
Revelation 2:13I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
Revelation 2:14But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.
Revelation 2:15So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.
Revelation 2:25But that which ye have already hold fast till I come.
Revelation 3:11Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
Revelation 7:1And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree.
Revelation 20:2And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2902 (krateo) mean?
from 2904; to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively):--hold (by, fast), keep, lay hand (hold) on, obtain, retain, take (by).
How many times does G2902 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2902 (κρατέω) appears in 46 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “hold.”
How is krateo translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2902 is rendered as “hold” (15×), “took” (10×), “fast” (5×), “holding” (3×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word κρατέω come from?
from 2904