The Linked Word ProjectStrong's Number G2722
κατέχω
katecho · kat-ekh'-o
Transliteration:
katecho{kat-ekh'-o}
Word Origin:
TDNT:
2:829,286
Part of Speech:
verb
Strong's Definition:
to hold down (fast), in various applications (literally or figuratively)
Usage in the KJV:
hold 2, hold fast 3, keep 3, possess 2, stay 1, take 1, have 1, make 1, misc 5
Total: 19
Occurs 17 times in the Greek text.
Total: 19
Occurs 17 times in the Greek text.
Definition:
- to hold back, detain, retain
- from going away
- to restrain, hinder (the course or progress of)
- that which hinders, Antichrist from making his appearance
- to check a ship's headway i.e. to hold or head the ship
- to hold fast, keep secure, keep firm possession of
- to get possession of, take
- to possess