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Lexicon :: Strong's G2521 - kathēmai

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κάθημαι
Transliteration
kathēmai (Key)
Pronunciation
kath'-ay-mahee
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
From κατά (G2596), and hemai (to sit, akin to the base of ἑδραῖος (G1476))
mGNT
91x in 18 unique form(s) TR
89x in 19 unique form(s) LXX
145x in 28 unique form(s)
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TDNT Reference: 3:440,386

Strong’s Definitions

κάθημαι káthēmai, kath'-ay-mahee; from G2596; and ἧμαι hēmai (to sit; akin to the base of G1476); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside:—dwell, sit (by, down).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 89x

The KJV translates Strong's G2521 in the following manner: sit (82x), sit down (3x), sit by (2x), be set down (1x), dwell (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 89x
The KJV translates Strong's G2521 in the following manner: sit (82x), sit down (3x), sit by (2x), be set down (1x), dwell (1x).

  1. to sit down, seat one's self

  2. to sit, be seated, of a place occupied

    1. to have a fixed abode, to dwell

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
κάθημαι káthēmai, kath'-ay-mahee; from G2596; and ἧμαι hēmai (to sit; akin to the base of G1476); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside:—dwell, sit (by, down).
STRONGS G2521:
κάθημαι, 2 person singular κάθῃ a later form for κάθησαι (Acts 23:3), imperative κάθου for κάθησο (yet cf. Kühner, as below) (cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 359; Krüger, § 38, 6f i., p. 147; Kühner, § 301 i., p. 671; Winers Grammar, § 14, 4; (Buttmann, 49 (42))) (subjunctive 2 person plural κάθησθε, Luke 22:30 Tr marginal reading; but WH text κάθησθε; see Veitch, under the word; Krüger, § 38, 6, 1 (cf. καθίζω), infinitive καθῆσθαι, participle καθήμενος); imperfect ἐκαθήμην; and once the rare (cf. Veitch, p. 347) future καθήσομαι, Luke 22:30 T Tr text WH marginal reading (so WH in Matthew 19:28 also; cf. καθίζω, at the end); (ἧμαι); a verb of which only the present and imperfect are in use in classical Greek (cf. Buttmann, 60 (52)); the Sept. for יָשַׁב;
1. to sit down, seat oneself: followed by ἐν with the dative of place (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 52, 4, 9), Mark 4:1; Luke 22:55 (here T Tr WH μέσος); εἰς, Mark 13:3 (Buttmann, § 147, 16); μετά with the genitive of person, Matthew 26:58; κάθου ἐκ δεξιῶν μου, i. e. be a partner of my power, Matthew 22:44; Mark 12:36 (Tr text WH marginal reading κάθισον); Luke 20:42; Acts 2:34; Hebrews 1:13 (Psalm 109:1 (Ps. 110:1)); κάθου ὧδε ὑπό with the accusative, James 2:3. παρά with the accusative of place, Matthew 13:1; ἐπάνω with the genitive of place, Matthew 28:2; with ἐκεῖ, Matthew 15:29; John 6:3 (Tdf. ἐκαθέζετο); the place to be supplied from the context, Matthew 13:2.
2. to sit, be seated, of a place occupied: followed by ἐν with the dative of place (Winer's Grammar, as under 1), Matthew 11:16; Matthew 26:69; ἐν τῇ δεξιά τοῦ Θεοῦ, Colossians 3:1; ἐν τοῖς δεξιοῖς, Mark 16:5; ἐπί τίνος, Matthew 24:3; Matthew 27:19; (Acts 20:9 R G); ἐπί τοῦ θρόνου (but also, especially in the critical editions, with the dative and the accusative (see below); cf. Alford on the following passages), Revelation 4:2 etc.; τῆς νεφέλης (or with the accusative), Revelation 14:15, and in other examples; ἐπί τίνι, Acts 3:10; ἐπί τί (cf. Buttmann, 338 (291)), Matthew 9:9; Mark 2:14; Luke 5:27; John 12:15; Revelation 4:4; Revelation 6:2 (R dative (as in the following)) Revelation 6:4; Revelation 11:16; Revelation 17:3; Revelation 19:11; παρά τήν ὁδόν, Matthew 20:30; Mark 10:46; Luke 18:35; πρός τό φῶς, Luke 22:56; ἐπάνω τίνος, Matthew 23:22; Revelation 6:8; περί τινα, Mark 3:32, 34; ἀπέναντι τίνος, Matthew 27:61; ἐκ δεξιῶν τίνος, Matthew 26:64; Mark 14:62; Luke 22:69; ἐκεῖ, Mark 2:6; οὗ, where, Acts 2:2 (L καθεζόμενοι); Revelation 17:15; without specification of place, Mark 5:15; Luke 5:17; Luke 8:35; John 2:14; John 9:8; 1 Corinthians 14:30. κάθημαι as descriptive of a certain state or condition is used of those who sit in discharging their office, as judges, κάθῃ κρίνων, Acts 23:3; of a queen, equivalent to to occupy the throne, to reign (A. V. I sit a queen), Revelation 18:7; of money-changers, John 2:14; of mourners and penitents: ἐν σάκκῳ, clothed in sackcloth, ἐν σποδῷ, covered with ashes, Luke 10:13; of those who, enveloped in darkness, cannot walk about, Matthew 4:16; Luke 1:79 (Isaiah 42:7); of a lame man, Acts 14:8. equivalent to to have a fixed abode, to dwell: ἐπί πρόσωπον τῆς γῆς, Luke 21:35; Revelation 14:6 (where Rec. κατοικοῦντας); ἐπί θρόνον, Revelation 20:11 G T (WH marginal reading; but see above); ἐν Ἱερουσαλήμ, Nehemiah 11:6; (ἐν ὄρει Σαμαρείας, Sir. 50:26. Compare: συγκάθημαι).
καθημέρανκαθημέραν, equivalent to καθ' ἡμέραν, see ἡμέρα, 2, p. 278{a}.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Nehemiah
11:6
Psalms
109:1; 110:1
Isaiah
42:7
Matthew
4:16; 9:9; 11:16; 13:1; 13:2; 15:29; 19:28; 20:30; 22:44; 23:22; 24:3; 26:58; 26:64; 26:69; 27:19; 27:61; 28:2
Mark
2:6; 2:14; 3:32; 3:34; 4:1; 5:15; 10:46; 12:36; 13:3; 14:62; 16:5
Luke
1:79; 5:17; 5:27; 8:35; 10:13; 18:35; 20:42; 21:35; 22:30; 22:30; 22:55; 22:56; 22:69
John
2:14; 2:14; 6:3; 9:8; 12:15
Acts
2:2; 2:34; 3:10; 14:8; 20:9; 23:3; 23:3
1 Corinthians
14:30
Colossians
3:1
Hebrews
1:13
James
2:3
Revelation
4:2; 4:4; 6:2; 6:4; 6:8; 11:16; 14:6; 14:15; 17:3; 17:15; 18:7; 19:11; 20:11

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2521 matches the Greek κάθημαι (kathēmai),
which occurs 91 times in 89 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 4:16 - The people who were in the dark saw a great light, and to those in the land of the shade of death did the dawn come up.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 9:9 - And when Jesus was going from there, he saw a man whose name was Matthew, seated at the place where taxes were taken; and he said to him, Come after me. And he got up and went after him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 11:16 - But what comparison may I make of this generation? It is like children seated in the market-places, crying out to one another,

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 13:1 - On that day Jesus went out of the house and was seated by the seaside.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 13:2

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 13:2 - And great numbers of people came together to him, so that he got into a boat; and the people took up their position by the sea.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 15:29

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 15:29 - And Jesus went from there and came to the sea of Galilee; and he went up into the mountain, and took his seat there.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 19:28

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 19:28 - And Jesus said to them, Truly I say to you that in the time when all things are made new, and the Son of man is seated in his glory, you who have come after me will be seated on twelve seats, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 20:30

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 20:30 - And two blind men seated by the wayside, when they had the news that Jesus was going by, gave a loud cry, saying, Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 22:44 - The Lord said to my Lord, Be seated at my right hand, till I put under your feet all those who are against you?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 23:22

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 23:22 - And he who takes an oath by heaven, takes it by the seat of God, and by him who is seated on it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 24:3 - And while he was seated on the Mountain of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, Make clear to us, when will these things be? and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the world?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:58

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:58 - But Peter went after him at a distance, to the house of the high priest, and went in and took his seat with the servants, to see the end.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:64

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:64 - Jesus says to him, You say so: but I say to you, From now you will see the Son of man seated at the right hand of power, and coming on the clouds of heaven.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:69 - Now Peter was seated in the open square outside the house: and a servant-girl came to him, saying, You were with Jesus the Galilaean.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 27:19 - And while he was on the judge's seat, his wife sent to him, saying, Have nothing to do with that upright man, for I have had much trouble this day in a dream because of him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 27:36 - And they were seated there watching him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 27:61

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 27:61 - And Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, seated by the place of the dead.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 28:2

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 28:2 - And there was a great earth-shock; for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, rolling back the stone, took his seat on it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 2:6 - But there were certain of the scribes seated there, and reasoning in their hearts,

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 2:14 - And when he went by, he saw Levi, the son of Alphaeus, seated at the place where taxes were taken, and he said to him, Come with me. And he got up, and went with him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 3:32 - And a great number were seated round him; and they said to him, See, your mother and your brothers are outside looking for you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 3:34 - And looking round at those who were seated about him, he said, See, my mother and my brothers!

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 4:1 - And again he was teaching by the seaside. And a very great number of people had come to him, so that he got into a boat on the sea and took his seat; and all the people were on the land by the seaside.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 5:15 - And they came to Jesus, and saw the man in whom had been the evil spirits seated, clothed and with full use of his senses, and they were full of fear.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 10:46 - And they came to Jericho: and when he was going out of Jericho, with his disciples and a great number of people, the son of Timaeus, Bartimaeus, a blind man, was seated by the wayside, with his hand out for money.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 12:36 - David himself said in the Holy Spirit, The Lord said to my Lord, Be seated at my right hand, till I put those who are against you under your feet.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 13:3 - And while he was seated on the Mountain of Olives opposite the Temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew said to him privately,

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:62 - And Jesus said, I am: and you will see the Son of man seated at the right hand of power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 16:5 - And when they went in, they saw a young man seated on the right side, dressed in a white robe; and they were full of wonder.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:79

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:79 - To give light to those in dark places, and in the shade of death, so that our feet may be guided into the way of peace.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 5:17

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 5:17 - And it came about that on one of these days he was teaching; and some Pharisees and teachers of the law were seated there, who had come from every town of Galilee and Judaea and from Jerusalem; and the power of the Lord was with him, to make those who were ill free from their diseases.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 5:27

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 5:27 - And after these things he went out, and saw Levi, a tax-farmer, seated at the place where taxes were taken, and said to him, Come after me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 7:32

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 7:32 - They are like children who are seated in the market-place, crying out to one another, and saying, We made music for you, but you did not take part in the dance; we gave cries of sorrow, but you were not sad.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:35

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:35 - And they went out to see what had taken place, and they came to Jesus and saw the man out of whom the evil spirits had gone, seated, clothed and with full use of his senses, at the feet of Jesus; and fear came on them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 10:13

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 10:13 - A curse is on you, Chorazin! A curse is on you, Beth-saida! For if such works of power had been done in Tyre and Sidon as have been done in you, they would have been turned from their sins, in days gone by, seated in the dust.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:35 - And it came about that when he got near Jericho, a certain blind man was seated by the side of the road, making requests for money from those who went by.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 20:42

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 20:42 - For David himself says in the book of Psalms, The Lord said to my Lord, Take your seat at my right hand,

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:35

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:35 - For so it will come on all those who are living on the face of all the earth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:30

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:30 - So that you may take food and drink at my table in my kingdom, and be seated like kings, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:55

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:55 - And a fire was lighted in the middle of the open square, and they were seated together, and Peter was among them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:56

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:56 - And a certain woman-servant, seeing him in the light of the fire, and looking at him with attention, said, This man was with him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:69

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:69 - But in the future the Son of man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 2:14 - And there in the Temple he saw men trading in oxen and sheep and doves, and he saw the changers of money in their seats:

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 6:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 6:3 - Then Jesus went up the mountain and was seated there with his disciples.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 9:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 9:8 - Then the neighbours and others who had seen him before in the street, with his hand out for money, said, Is not this the man who got money from people?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 12:15 - Have no fear, daughter of Zion: see your King is coming, seated on a young ass.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 2:2 - And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like the rushing of a violent wind, and all the house where they were was full of it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 2:34

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 2:34 - For David has not gone up into heaven, but says, himself, The Lord said to my Lord, Be seated at my right hand,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 3:10 - And they saw that it was the man who made requests for money at the door of the Temple, and they were full of wonder and surprise at what had taken place.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:28 - He was going back, seated in his carriage, and was reading the book of the prophet Isaiah.

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