Keraia
Lexicon

κατηχέω

katēcheōto instructHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentVerb8 occurrences5 books7 verses

Definition

κατ-ηχέω, -ῶ

1. to resound.

2. to teach by word of mouth, instruct, inform (see 131., Phil. Gosp., 20, 31): Galatians 6:6; with accusative of person(s), 1 Corinthians 14:19; pass. with accusative of thing(s), Luke 1:4 (ICC, in l), Acts 18:25; 21:24 (cf. Lk, l.with), Galatians 6:6; before κ, with genitive of thing(s), Romans 2:18; περί, with genitive of person(s), Acts 21:21.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

8 total
  1. Luke 1:4κατηχήθης · you have been taught
    …so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.
  2. Acts 18:25κατηχημένος · instructed in
    He had been instructed in the way of the Lord and was fervent in spirit. He spoke and taught accurately about Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John.
  3. Acts 21:21κατηχήθησαν · they are under the impression
    But they are under the impression that you teach all the Jews who live among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children or observe our customs.
  4. Acts 21:24κατήχηνται · rumors
    Take these men, purify yourself along with them, and pay their expenses so they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know that there is no truth to these rumors about you, but that you also live in obedience to the law.
  5. Romans 2:18κατηχούμενος · because you are instructed
    …if you know His will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law;
  6. 1 Corinthians 14:19κατηχήσω · instruct
    But in the church, I would rather speak five coherent words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue.
  7. Galatians 6:6κατηχούμενος · receives instruction; κατηχοῦντι · instructor
    Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.