Strong's Lexicon katabasis: Descent, going down Original Word: κατάβασις Word Origin: From the Greek verb καταβαίνω (katabainō), meaning "to go down" or "to descend." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of descent is יָרַד (yarad), Strong's Hebrew 3381, which also means "to go down" or "to descend." Usage: The term "katabasis" refers to the act of descending or going down. In the New Testament, it is often used in a literal sense to describe physical movement from a higher place to a lower one. It can also carry metaphorical implications, such as a spiritual or moral descent. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, the concept of descent was often associated with journeys, both physical and spiritual. The act of descending could imply humility, submission, or a change in status. In Jewish and early Christian thought, descent could also symbolize the movement from the divine to the earthly realm, as seen in the incarnation of Christ. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom katabainó Definition descent NASB Translation descent (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2600: κατάβασιςκατάβασις, καταβάσεως, ἡ (καταβαίνω) (from Herodotus down), descent; a. the act of descending. b. the place of descent: τοῦ ὄρους, i. e. that part of the mountain where the descent is made, Luke 19:37; so Joshua 10:11 the Sept.; Diodorus 4, 21; opposed to ἀνάβασις, the place of ascent way up, 1 Macc. 3:16, 24; Xenophon, Cyril 7, 2, 3. So Latindescensus; cf. Herzog on Sall. Cat. 57, 3. From katabaino; a declivity -- descent. see GREEK katabaino |
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