2526. katho

Lexicon

katho: As, just as, according to

Original Word: καθό
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: katho
Pronunciation: kä-tho'
Phonetic Spelling: (kath-o')
Definition: As, just as, according to
Meaning: according to which thing, as, according as.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

to the degree that, inasmuch as.

From kata and hos; according to which thing, i.e. Precisely as, in proportion as -- according to that, (inasmuch) as.

see GREEK kata

see GREEK hos

HELPS Word-studies

2526 kathó (an adverb, derived from 2596 /katá, "according to" and 3739 /hós, "which") – properly, according to which, "in so far as" (J. Thayer); inasmuch, according to, according to what.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from kata and hos,
Definition
according as
NASB Translation
according (2), degree (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2526: καθό

καθό (i. e. καθ' ὁ), adverb (from Lysias, and Plato down), according to what, i. e.:

1. as: Romans 8:26.

2. according as; in so far as, so far forth as: 1 Peter 4:13 (Rec.elz καθώς); 2 Corinthians 8:12 (Winers Grammar, 307 (288); cf. Buttmann, § 139, 30).

STRONGS NT 2526: καθολικόςκαθολικός, καθολικη, καθολικον (καθόλου, which see), general, universal (occasionally in secular authors from (Aristotle, and) Polybius down, as καθολικη καί κοινῇ ἱστορία, Polybius 8, 4, 11; often in ecclesiastical writings; the title ἡ καθολικη ἐκκλησία first in Ignatius ad Smyrn. c. 8 [ET] and often in Polycarp, Martyr. (see edition (Gebh. Harn.) Zahn, p. 133 note); cf. καθολικη ἀνάστασις (Justin contra Trypho, 81 under the end); Theophilus ad Autol. (l. i. § 13), p. 40, Otto edition); ἐπιστολαί καθολικαι, or simply καθολικαι, in the title of the Epistles of James, Peter, John, and Jude (R G L; cf. τῶν ἑπτά λεγομένων καθολικων SC. ἐπιστολῶν, Eus. h. e. 2, 23, 25), most probably because they seemed to be written not to any one church alone, but to all the churches. (Cf. Dict. of Chris. Antiq. under the word Catholic.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from κατά (kata, G2596) meaning "according to" and ὅ (ho, G3739) meaning "which" or "that."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for καθό, similar comparative or conformative expressions can be found in Hebrew conjunctions such as כַּאֲשֶׁר (ka'asher, H834) meaning "as" or "when," which serves a similar function in drawing comparisons or indicating conformity in the Hebrew Bible.

Usage: καθό is used in the New Testament to draw a comparison or to indicate conformity to a standard or example. It often introduces a clause that explains or elaborates on a preceding statement.

Context: The Greek term καθό appears in the New Testament as a conjunction that serves to compare or equate actions, behaviors, or conditions with a standard or example. It is frequently used by the Apostle Paul in his epistles to illustrate how believers should live in accordance with the teachings of Christ or the apostles. For instance, in Ephesians 4:32, Paul exhorts believers to be kind and compassionate to one another, "just as" (καθό) God in Christ forgave them. This usage underscores the importance of imitating divine attributes in Christian conduct.

In the context of the New Testament, καθό often emphasizes the moral and ethical standards expected of believers, aligning their actions with the example set by Jesus or the instructions given by the apostles. It serves as a reminder of the transformative power of the Gospel, calling believers to live lives that reflect their faith and the teachings they have received.

The use of καθό in the New Testament is consistent with its function in classical Greek, where it also served to draw comparisons or indicate conformity. Its presence in the biblical text highlights the continuity of moral and ethical expectations from the early Christian community to the present day.

Forms and Transliterations

καθο καθό καθὸ καθοδηγήσας καθοδηγών καθόδοις καθόδους katho kathò

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 8:26 Adv
GRK: τί προσευξώμεθα καθὸ δεῖ οὐκ
KJV: we should pray for as we ought:
INT: things which we should pray for as it behoves not

2 Corinthians 8:12 Adv
GRK: προθυμία πρόκειται καθὸ ἐὰν ἔχῃ
NAS: it is acceptable according to what [a person] has,
KJV: [it is] accepted according to that
INT: readiness is present as if might have

2 Corinthians 8:12 Adv
GRK: εὐπρόσδεκτος οὐ καθὸ οὐκ ἔχει
NAS: to what [a person] has, not according to what he does not have.
KJV: [and] not according to that he hath
INT: [he is] acceptable not as not he has

1 Peter 4:13 Adv
GRK: ἀλλὰ καθὸ κοινωνεῖτε τοῖς
NAS: but to the degree that you share
KJV: rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers
INT: but as you have shared in the

Strong's Greek 2526
4 Occurrences

καθὸ — 4 Occ.