Strong’s G2718
κατέρχομαι
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
katerchomai
Pronunciation
kat-er'-khom-ahee
Definition
To come down, to go down, to descend
Meaning
I come down from sky to earth, or from high land to lower land (or to the coast), or from the high seas to the shore.
Usage
The verb κατέρχομαι primarily means "to come down" or "to descend." It is used in the New Testament to describe physical movement from a higher place to a lower one, as well as metaphorical or spiritual descents. The term can refer to both literal descents, such as coming down from a mountain, and figurative descents, such as the coming of the Holy Spirit.
Bible references
Luke 4:31;Luke 9:37;Acts 8:5;Acts 9:32;Acts 11:27;Acts 12:19;Acts 13:4;Acts 15:1;Acts 15:30;Acts 18:5;Acts 18:22;Acts 19:1;Acts 21:3;Acts 21:10;Acts 27:5;James 3:15