Strong's Lexicon katabainó: To go down, to descend Original Word: καταβαίνω Word Origin: From the preposition κατά (kata, meaning "down") and the verb βαίνω (baino, meaning "to go" or "to walk"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is יָרַד (yarad), which also means "to go down" or "to descend." Usage: The verb "katabainó" is used in the New Testament to describe the action of descending or going down. It can refer to physical movement from a higher place to a lower one, as well as metaphorical or spiritual descent. The term is often used in the context of divine or heavenly actions, such as the descent of the Holy Spirit or angels. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, the concept of descending was often associated with divine intervention or revelation. The heavens were considered the realm of the divine, and any descent from above was seen as significant. In Jewish thought, the descent of God or His messengers was a powerful image of God's interaction with humanity. The New Testament continues this tradition, emphasizing the importance of divine descent in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kata and the same as basis Definition to go down NASB Translation brought down (1), came down (12), come down (15), comes down (4), coming (1), coming down (9), descend (3), descended (6), descending (5), descends (1), falling down (1), fell (1), go (1), go down (4), go downstairs (1), going down (3), got (1), steps down (1), went (1), went down (11). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2597: καταβαίνωκαταβαίνω; imperfect 3 person plural κατέβαινον; future καταβήσομαι; 2 aorist κατέβην, imperative κατάβηθι (Matthew 27:40; Luke 19:5; John 4:49; Acts 10:20) and κατάβα (Mark 15:30 (R G (where L T Tr WH participle καταβάς)), see ἀναβαίνω); perfect καταβέβηκα; (from Homer on); the Sept. for יָרַד; to go down, come down, descend; 1. of persons; a. properly: absolutely, the place from which one has come down being evident from the context, καταβάς ἔστη, Luke 6:17 (cf. b. to come down, as from the temple at Jerusalem, from the city of Jerusalem; also of celestial beings coming down to earth: absolutely, Matthew 3:16; Luke 2:51; Luke 10:31; John 4:47, 49, 51; Acts ( 2. of things, to come (i. e. be sent) down: Acts 10:11 (Rec. adds ἐπ' αὐτόν); 3. figuratively, καταβαίνειν ἕως ᾅδου, to (go i. e.) be cast down to the lowest state of wretchedness and shame: Matthew 11:23 L Tr WH; (Luke 10:15 WH text Tr marginal reading Compare: συγκαταβαίνω.) From kata and the base of basis; to descend (literally or figuratively) -- come (get, go, step) down, fall (down). see GREEK kata see GREEK basis Englishman's Concordance Matthew 3:16 V-PPA-ANSGRK: τοῦ θεοῦ καταβαῖνον ὡσεὶ περιστερὰν NAS: of God descending as a dove KJV: of God descending like INT: of God descending as a dove Matthew 7:25 V-AIA-3S Matthew 7:27 V-AIA-3S Matthew 8:1 V-APA-GMS Matthew 11:23 V-FIM-2S Matthew 14:29 V-APA-NMS Matthew 17:9 V-PPA-GMP Matthew 24:17 V-AMA-3S Matthew 27:40 V-AMA-2S Matthew 27:42 V-AMA-3S Matthew 28:2 V-APA-NMS Mark 1:10 V-PPA-ANS Mark 3:22 V-APA-NMP Mark 9:9 V-PPA-GMP Mark 13:15 V-AMA-3S Mark 15:30 V-APA-NMS Mark 15:32 V-AMA-3S Luke 2:51 V-AIA-3S Luke 3:22 V-ANA Luke 6:17 V-APA-NMS Luke 8:23 V-AIA-3S Luke 9:54 V-ANA Luke 10:15 V-FIM-2S Luke 10:30 V-IIA-3S Luke 10:31 V-IIA-3S Strong's Greek 2597 |
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