Strong’s G2521

κάθημαι

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

kathémai

Pronunciation

kah'-thay-my

Definition

To sit, to be seated, to dwell

Meaning

I sit, am seated, enthroned; I dwell, reside.

Usage

The verb "kathémai" primarily denotes the act of sitting or being seated. It can also imply dwelling or residing in a place. In the New Testament, it is often used in contexts where individuals are physically sitting, such as Jesus sitting to teach or people sitting in a specific location. It can also metaphorically indicate a settled or established position, such as sitting in authority or judgment.

Bible references

Matthew 4:16;Matthew 4:16;Matthew 9:9;Matthew 11:16;Matthew 13:1;Matthew 13:2;Matthew 15:29;Matthew 19:28;Matthew 20:30;Matthew 22:44;Matthew 23:22;Matthew 24:3;Matthew 26:58;Matthew 26:64;Matthew 26:69;Matthew 27:19;Matthew 27:36;Matthew 27:61;Matthew 28:2;Mark 2:6;Mark 2:14;Mark 3:32;Mark 3:34;Mark 4:1;Mark 5:15