Strong’s G2932

κτάομαι

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

ktaomai

Pronunciation

ktah'-om-ahee

Definition

to acquire, to get, to obtain, to possess

Meaning

(a) I acquire, win, get, purchase, buy, (b) I possess, win mastery over.

Usage

The Greek verb "ktaomai" primarily means to acquire or obtain something, often implying a process of gaining possession or ownership. It is used in the New Testament to describe the act of acquiring material possessions or securing something for oneself. The term can also extend metaphorically to acquiring intangible things, such as wisdom or salvation.

Bible references

Matthew 10:9;Luke 18:12;Luke 21:19;Acts 1:18;Acts 8:20;Acts 22:28;1 Thessalonians 4:4