Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2902

Strong's G2902 · Greek

κρατέω

krateo · /krat-eh'-o/

Number
G2902
Language
Greek
Original word
κρατέω
Transliteration
krateo
Pronunciation
krat-eh'-o
KJV occurrences
46 verses

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.

hold15×
took10×
fast5×
holding3×
take3×
hands2×
held2×
holden2×
he1×
holdeth1×
kept1×
laid1×
obtained1×
on1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew12 verses
Matthew 9:25

But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose.

Matthew 12:11

And 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 14:3

For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife.

Matthew 18:28

But 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 21:46

But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.

Matthew 22:6

And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.

Matthew 26:4

And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.

Matthew 26:48

Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.

Matthew 26:50

And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

Matthew 26:55

In 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 26:57

And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.

Matthew 28:9

And 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
Mark 1:31

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 3:21

And 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 5:41

And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.

Mark 6:17

For 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 7:3

For 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 7:4

And 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 7:8

For 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 9:10

And they kept that saying with themselves, questioning one with another what the rising from the dead should mean.

Mark 9:27

But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose.

Mark 12:12

And 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 14:1

After 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 14:44

And 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 14:46

And they laid their hands on him, and took him.

Mark 14:49

I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled.

Mark 14:51

And 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
John1 verse
Acts4 verses
Colossians1 verse
2 Thessalonians1 verse
Hebrews2 verses
Revelation8 verses
Revelation 2:1

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 2:13

I 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 2:14

But 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 2:15

So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.

Revelation 2:25

But that which ye have already hold fast till I come.

Revelation 3:11

Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

Revelation 7:1

And 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 20:2

And 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