Strong's G2932 · Greek
κτάομαι
ktaomai · /ktah'-om-ahee/
Definition
a primary verb; to get, i.e. acquire (by any means; own):--obtain, possess, provide, purchase.
KJV: obtain, possess, provide, purchase
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κτάομαι across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew1 verse
Luke2 verses
Acts3 verses
Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.
Acts 8:20But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.
Acts 22:28And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2932 (ktaomai) mean?
a primary verb; to get, i.e. acquire (by any means; own):--obtain, possess, provide, purchase.
How many times does G2932 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2932 (κτάομαι) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “possess.”
How is ktaomai translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2932 is rendered as “possess” (2×), “purchased” (2×), “obtained” (1×), “Provide” (1×), among other words.