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Lexicon :: Strong's G2515 - kathedra

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καθέδρα
Transliteration
kathedra (Key)
Pronunciation
kath-ed'-rah
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
mGNT
3x in 1 unique form(s) TR
3x in 1 unique form(s) LXX
14x in 4 unique form(s)
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Strong’s Definitions

καθέδρα kathédra, kath-ed'-rah; from G2596 and the same as G1476; a bench (literally or figuratively):—seat.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 3x

The KJV translates Strong's G2515 in the following manner: seat (3x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 3x
The KJV translates Strong's G2515 in the following manner: seat (3x).

  1. a chair, a seat

    1. used of the exalted seat occupied by men of eminent rank or influence, as teachers and judges

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
καθέδρα kathédra, kath-ed'-rah; from G2596 and the same as G1476; a bench (literally or figuratively):—seat.
STRONGS G2515:
καθέδρα, καθέδρας, ἡ (κατά and ἕδρα), a chair, seat: Matthew 21:12; Mark 11:15 (Sir. 12:12; Herodian, 2, 3, 17 (7 edition, Bekker)); of the exalted seat occupied by men of eminent rank or influence, as teachers and judges: ἐπί τῆς Μωϋσέως καθέδρας ἐκάθισαν, sit on the seat which Moses formerly occupied, i. e. bear themselves as Moses' successors in explaining and defending his law, Matthew 23:2. (the Sept. for מושָׁב and שֶׁבֶת. (Xenophon, Aristotle, others.))
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
21:12; 23:2
Mark
11:15

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2515 matches the Greek καθέδρα (kathedra),
which occurs 14 times in 13 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 20:18

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 20:18 - Then Jonathan said to him, “Tomorrow is the new moon, and you will be missed, because your seat will be empty.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 20:25

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 20:25 - The king sat on his seat, as at other times, on the seat by the wall. Jonathan sat opposite,[fn] and Abner sat by Saul’s side, but David’s place was empty.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 10:5

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:5 - the food of his table, the seating of his officials, and the attendance of his servants, their clothing, his cupbearers, and his burnt offerings that he offered at the house of the LORD, there was no more breath in her.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 10:19

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:19 - The throne had six steps, and the throne had a round top,[fn] and on each side of the seat were armrests and two lions standing beside the armrests,

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 16:18 - And the covered way for the Sabbath that had been built inside the house and the outer entrance for the king he caused to go around the house of the LORD, because of the king of Assyria.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 17:25 - And at the beginning of their dwelling there, they did not fear the LORD. Therefore the LORD sent lions among them, which killed some of them.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 19:27 - “But I know your sitting down
and your going out and coming in,
and your raging against me.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 9:4

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:4 - the food of his table, the seating of his officials, and the attendance of his servants, and their clothing, his cupbearers, and their clothing, and his burnt offerings that he offered at the house of the LORD, there was no more breath in her.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 9:18

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:18 - The throne had six steps and a footstool of gold, which were attached to the throne, and on each side of the seat were armrests and two lions standing beside the armrests,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 1:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 1:1 - Blessed is the man[fn]
who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,
nor stands in the way of sinners,
nor sits in the seat of scoffers;

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 107:32

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 107:32 - Let them extol him in the congregation of the people,
and praise him in the assembly of the elders.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 139:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 139:2 - You know when I sit down and when I rise up;
you discern my thoughts from afar.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lam 3:63

Unchecked Copy BoxLam 3:63 - Behold their sitting and their rising;
I am the object of their taunts.
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