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Lexicon :: Strong's G2901 - krataioō

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κραταιόω

Transliteration

krataioō (Key)

Pronunciation

krat-ah-yo'-o

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Part of Speech

verb

Root Word (Etymology)

From κραταιός (G2900)

Greek Inflections of κραταιόω [?]

mGNT
4x in 3 unique form(s) TR
4x in 3 unique form(s) LXX
58x in 26 unique form(s)

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TDNT Reference: 3:912,466

Strong's Info

Strong’s Definitions

κραταιόω krataióō, krat-ah-yo'-o; from G2900; to empower, i.e. (passively) increase in vigor:—be strengthened, be (wax) strong.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 4x

The KJV translates Strong's G2901 in the following manner: wax strong (2x), strengthen (1x), be strong (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 4x

The KJV translates Strong's G2901 in the following manner: wax strong (2x), strengthen (1x), be strong (1x).

Outline of Biblical Usage [?]

to strengthen, make strong
to be made strong, to increase in strength, to grow strong

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)

κραταιόω krataióō, krat-ah-yo'-o; from G2900; to empower, i.e. (passively) increase in vigor:—be strengthened, be (wax) strong.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon [?] (Jump to Scripture Index)

STRONGS G2901:

κραταιόω, κραταιῷ: passive, present imperative 2 person plural κραταιοῦσθε imperfect 3 person singular ἐκραταιοῦτο; 1 aorist infinitive κραταιωθῆναι; (κράτος); only Biblical and ecclesiastical, for the classic κρατύνω; the Sept. mostly for חָזַק; in passive several times for אָמֵץ; to strengthen, make strong (Vulg.conforto (and in Ephesians 3:16conroboro)); passive to be made strong, to increase in strength, to grow strong: passive with the dative of respect, πνεύματι, Luke 1:80; Luke 2:40 (here G L T Tr WH omit πνεύματι); δυνάμει, Ephesians 3:16 (cf. ἰσχύειν τοῖς σωμασι, Xenophon, mem. 2, 7, 7); ἀνδρίζεσθε, κραταιοῦσθε, i. e. show yourselves brave (A. V. be strong), 1 Corinthians 16:13 (ἀνδρίζεσθε καί κραταιούσθω ἡ καρδία ὑμῶν, Psalm 30:25 (Ps. 31:25); κραταιοῦσθε καί γίνεσθε εἰς ἄνδρας, 1 Samuel 4:9; ἀνδρίζου καί κραταιωθῶμεν, 2 Samuel 10:12).

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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

1 Samuel: 4:9
2 Samuel: 10:12
Luke: 1:80; 2:40
1 Corinthians: 16:13
Ephesians: 3:16; 3:16

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Strong's Number G2901 matches the Greek κραταιόω (krataioō),
which occurs 17 times in 17 verses in 'Psa' in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 9:19

Psa 9:19 - Arise, O LORD! Let not man prevail;
let the nations be judged before you!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 27:14

Psa 27:14 - Wait for the LORD;
be strong, and let your heart take courage;
wait for the LORD!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 31:24

Psa 31:24 - Be strong, and let your heart take courage,
all you who wait for the LORD!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 38:19

Psa 38:19 - But my foes are vigorous, they are mighty,
and many are those who hate me wrongfully.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 64:5

Psa 64:5 - They hold fast to their evil purpose;
they talk of laying snares secretly,
thinking, “Who can see them?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 69:4

Psa 69:4 - More in number than the hairs of my head
are those who hate me without cause;
mighty are those who would destroy me,
those who attack me with lies.
What I did not steal
must I now restore?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 74:13

Psa 74:13 - You divided the sea by your might;
you broke the heads of the sea monsters[fn] on the waters.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 80:15

Psa 80:15 - the stock that your right hand planted,
and for the son whom you made strong for yourself.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 80:17

Psa 80:17 - But let your hand be on the man of your right hand,
the son of man whom you have made strong for yourself!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 89:13

Psa 89:13 - You have a mighty arm;
strong is your hand, high your right hand.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 103:11

Psa 103:11 - For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him;

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 105:4

Psa 105:4 - Seek the LORD and his strength;
seek his presence continually!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 105:24

Psa 105:24 - And the LORD made his people very fruitful
and made them stronger than their foes.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 117:2

Psa 117:2 - For great is his steadfast love toward us,
and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever.
Praise the LORD!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 139:6

Psa 139:6 - Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;
it is high; I cannot attain it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 139:17

Psa 139:17 - How precious to me are your thoughts, O God!
How vast is the sum of them!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 142:6

Psa 142:6 - Attend to my cry,
for I am brought very low!
Deliver me from my persecutors,
for they are too strong for me!

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