Definition
κατ-ισχύω
[in LXX chiefly for חָזַק ;]
to overpower, prevail against, prevail: absol., Luke 23:23; with inf., Luke 21:36; with genitive, Matthew 16:18.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as κατισχύω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Matthew 16:18κατισχύσουσιν · will not prevail againstAnd I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.
- Luke 21:36κατισχύσητε · you may have the strengthSo keep watch at all times, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen and to stand before the Son of Man.”
- Luke 23:23κατίσχυον · prevailedBut they were insistent, demanding with loud voices for Jesus to be crucified. And their clamor prevailed.