Lexical Summary kathezomai: To sit down, to be seated Original Word: καθέζομαι Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sit. From kata and the base of hedraios; to sit down -- sit. see GREEK kata see GREEK hedraios NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kata and hezomai (to seat oneself, sit) Definition to sit down NASB Translation sit (1), sitting (5), stayed (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2516: καθέζομαικαθέζομαι; imperfect ἐκαθεζόμην; (from Homer down); to sit down, seat oneself, sit: John 20:12; followed by ἐν with the dative of place, Matthew 26:55; Luke 2:46; John 11:20; Acts 6:15; followed by ἐπί with the genitive, Acts 20:9 L T Tr WH; by ἐπί with the dative, John 4:6; ἐκεῖ, John 6:3 Tdf.; (οὗ where, Acts 2:2 Lachmann Cf. Rutherford, New Phryn., p. 336f; Buttmann, 56 (49); 60 (52). Compare: παρακαθέζομαι.) STRONGS NT 2516a: καθεῖςκαθεῖς, more correctly καθ' εἷς, see εἷς, 4 c., p. 187{a}. Topical Lexicon Overview Strong’s Greek 2516 captures the simple act of sitting, yet every New Testament occurrence attaches rich narrative and theological weight to that posture. Whether Jesus rests by Jacob’s well, a council deliberates, or angels proclaim victory, the seated position marks decisive moments of revelation, instruction, judgment, and comfort. In the Life and Ministry of Jesus 1. John 4:6 portrays the incarnate Son “weary from His journey” who “sat down by the well.” The seated Messiah meets a Samaritan woman, turning ordinary fatigue into a divine appointment that unveils living water for all nations. Discipleship and Contemplative Listening John 11:20 records that “Mary remained seated in the house” while Martha ran to meet Jesus. Her stillness contrasts frantic activity, illustrating a recurring Johannine theme: the value of attentive waiting before the Lord. Likewise, Acts 20:9 shows young Eutychus “sitting in the window.” His physical posture is neutral, yet drowsiness during prolonged exposition becomes a warning that passive presence is not the same as active hearing. Judicial and Communal Assemblies Acts 6:15 describes “all who were sitting in the Sanhedrin” as they fixed their gaze on Stephen. The verb frames the council’s claim to legal authority, which God reverses by shining His glory on the accused, not the judges. Their seated stance invokes earthly courts, yet heaven’s verdict is rendered on Stephen’s face. The same tension continues whenever human assemblies attempt to sit in judgment over gospel witness. Spiritual and Angelic Testimony John 20:12 states, “She saw two angels in white seated where the body of Jesus had been.” After the resurrection, heavenly messengers occupy the vacated grave as calm witnesses to finished redemption. Their seated poise announces that the work is complete—no frantic effort remains, only proclamation. Pastoral Lessons for the Church • Sitting can embody authority (Jesus teaching), attentiveness (Mary at Bethany elsewhere), or complacency (Eutychus). Pastors and congregations should examine when stillness honours Christ and when it dulls spiritual alertness. Summary of Themes Strong’s 2516 weaves together rest, authority, contemplation, judgment, and victory. Each occurrence invites readers to consider how their own “seated moments” can advance gospel purposes, trusting the One who now sits exalted at the right hand of the Father. Forms and Transliterations εκαθεζετο εκαθέζετο ἐκαθέζετο εκαθεζομην εκαθέζομην ἐκαθεζόμην καθεδείται καθεδούνται καθεζομενοι καθεζόμενοι καθεζομενον καθεζόμενον καθεζομενος καθεζόμενος καθεζομενους καθεζομένους κάθεμα καθεσθείς καθεσθήσεται ekathezeto ekathézeto ekathezomen ekathezomēn ekathezómen ekathezómēn kathezomenoi kathezómenoi kathezomenon kathezómenon kathezomenos kathezómenos kathezomenous kathezoménousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 26:55 V-IIM/P-1SGRK: τῷ ἱερῷ ἐκαθεζόμην διδάσκων καὶ NAS: day I used to sit in the temple KJV: for to take me? I sat daily with INT: the temple I sat teaching and Luke 2:46 V-PPM/P-AMS John 4:6 V-IIM/P-3S John 11:20 V-IIM/P-3S John 20:12 V-PPM/P-AMP Acts 6:15 V-PPM/P-NMP Acts 20:9 V-PPM/P-NMS Strong's Greek 2516 |
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