2639. katalegó

Lexicon

katalegó: To enroll, to list, to reckon

Original Word: καταλέγω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: katalegó
Pronunciation: kat-al-eg'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (kat-al-eg'-o)
Definition: To enroll, to list, to reckon
Meaning: I enter in a list, register, enroll.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

to enroll, place on a list

From kata and lego (in its original meaning); to lay down, i.e. (figuratively) to enrol -- take into the number.

see GREEK kata

see GREEK lego

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from kata and legó
Definition
to lay down, choose out
NASB Translation
put on the list (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2639: καταλέγω

καταλέγω: present passive imperative καταλεγέσθω;

1. properly, to lay down; middle to lie down (Homer).

2. to narrate at length, recount, set forth (from Homer on).

3. to set down in a list or register, to enroll (especially soldiers; see Passow, under the word, 5; (Liddell and Scott, under the word, II. 2 (yet the latter connect this use with the meaning of to choose))): of those widows who held a prominent place in the church and exercised a certain superintendence over the rest of the women, and had charge of the widows and orphans supported at public expense, 1 Timothy 5:9 (Winer's Grammar, 590 (549)); cf. DeWette (or Ellicott) at the passage.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From κατά (kata, meaning "down" or "against") and λέγω (legō, meaning "to say" or "to speak").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of καταλέγω can be related to several Hebrew terms that involve counting, listing, or enrolling, such as:
• H5608 סָפַר (saphar): To count, recount, or relate.
• H6485 פָּקַד (paqad): To attend to, muster, number, or appoint.
• H3789 כָּתַב (kathab): To write, record, or enroll.

These Hebrew terms similarly convey the idea of recording or listing individuals, often for purposes of census, military service, or community organization, reflecting the continuity of this concept across both the Old and New Testaments.

Usage: The verb καταλέγω is used in the context of listing or enrolling individuals, often in a formal or official capacity. It implies the act of recording or registering names for a specific purpose.

Context: The Greek verb καταλέγω appears in the New Testament in contexts where individuals are formally listed or enrolled. This term is often associated with the act of recording names for purposes such as census-taking, membership in a community, or inclusion in a specific group. The usage of καταλέγω reflects the importance of order and record-keeping in ancient societies, where being listed or enrolled could confer certain rights, responsibilities, or statuses.

In the New Testament, καταλέγω is notably used in 1 Timothy 5:9, where it refers to the enrollment of widows in a list for receiving church support: "A widow should be enrolled if she is at least sixty years old, the wife of one man" (BSB). This passage highlights the early church's practice of maintaining a list of widows who were eligible for assistance, emphasizing the community's responsibility to care for its members.

The concept of καταλέγω underscores the biblical theme of belonging and identity within the community of believers. It reflects the structured approach of the early church in managing its resources and ensuring that those in need were properly cared for. The act of being listed or enrolled signifies recognition and inclusion, aligning with the broader biblical narrative of God's people being counted and known by Him.

Forms and Transliterations

καταλεγεσθω καταλεγέσθω καταλέγων katalegestho katalegesthō katalegéstho katalegésthō

Englishman's Concordance

1 Timothy 5:9 V-PMM/P-3S
GRK: Χήρα καταλεγέσθω μὴ ἔλαττον
NAS: A widow is to be put on the list only if she is not less
KJV: a widow be taken into the number under
INT: A widow let be enrolled not less than

Strong's Greek 2639
1 Occurrence

καταλεγέσθω — 1 Occ.