Definition
κραταιόω, -ῶ
(late form of κρατύνω; κράτος) [in LXX chiefly for חָזַק ;]
to strengthen; pass., to wax strong: Luke 2:40, 1 Corinthians 16:13; πνεύματι, Luke 1:80; δυνάμει κ. διὰ τ. πνεύματος, Ephesians 3:16.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as κραταιόω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- Luke 1:80ἐκραταιοῦτο · became strongAnd the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until the time of his public appearance to Israel.
- Luke 2:40ἐκραταιοῦτο · became strongAnd the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him.
- 1 Corinthians 16:13κραταιοῦσθε · Be strongBe on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.
- Ephesians 3:16κραταιωθῆναι · strengthenI ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being,