Lexical Summary katantaó: To arrive, to come to, to reach Original Word: καταντάω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance attain, come. From kata and a derivative of anti; to meet against, i.e. Arrive at (literally or figuratively) -- attain, come. see GREEK kata see GREEK anti NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kata and antaó (to come opposite, meet face to face) Definition to come down to, reach NASB Translation arrived (4), attain (3), came (3), come (2), reach (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2658: καταντάωκαταντάω, κατάντω: 1 aorist κατήντησα; perfect κατήντηκα (1 Corinthians 10:11 L T Tr WH); to come to, arrive at; a. properly: followed by εἰς with the accusative of place, Acts 16:1; Acts 18:19, 24; Acts 21:7; Acts 25:13; Acts 27:12; Acts 28:13 (2 Macc. 4:44); ἀντικρύ τίνος, to a place over against, opposite another, Acts 20:15; εἰς τινα τά τέλη τῶν αἰώνων κατήντηκεν, i. e. whose lifetime occurs at the ends of the ages, 1 Corinthians 10:11. b. metaphorically, εἰς τί, like the Latinad aliquid pervenio, i. e. to attain to a thing: Acts 26:7; Ephesians 4:13; Philippians 3:11; κάταντα τί εἰς τινα, to one, that he may become partaker of it, 1 Corinthians 14:36. (Polybius, Diodorus; ecclesiastical writings.) The verb expresses the idea of coming down to or arriving at a goal after a process of movement—geographic, chronological, or spiritual. Whether narrating a voyage across the Aegean or the believer’s progress toward resurrection life, the word consistently marks the point where intention becomes realization. Occurrences in Acts: Journeys Directed by Providence Luke employs the term ten times to record pivotal arrivals during the spread of the gospel. Each setting underscores that missionary travel is guided, protected, and timed by God. By repeatedly noting each landfall, Luke affirms that every mile of the apostolic mission fulfills the risen Lord’s commission in Acts 1:8. Occurrences in Paul: Spiritual Attainment and Eschatological Orientation Paul uses the verb figuratively to describe the believer’s progress toward God’s ultimate purposes. Through these texts the verb conveys climactic arrival at resurrection, maturity, and the consummation of the ages. Theological Themes 1. Divine guidance toward appointed goals: God sovereignly brings both missionary teams and salvation history to His predetermined ends. Ministry Significance • Discipleship: Teachers labor until believers “reach” doctrinal unity and Christ-like character (Ephesians 4:13). Historical Background In maritime and travel contexts of the first century, the verb commonly described ships making port or travelers completing a journey. Luke’s usage reflects this everyday speech while investing it with theological weight, documenting real ports such as Chios, Rhodes, and Puteoli to anchor the narrative in verifiable geography. Practical Application for Modern Disciples Believers chart their lives by the same verb: – Evaluate progress—are we merely traveling or actually arriving at the goals Christ sets? – Trust divine timing—setbacks at sea did not prevent Paul’s arrival; disappointments today cannot thwart God’s plan. – Live in the tension of the “already-arrived” and the “not-yet”—the ages have reached us, yet resurrection still beckons. Related Concepts and Scripture Connections Arrive (Acts 13:5), Fulfillment (Luke 24:44), Maturity (Colossians 1:28), Hope of Resurrection (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18). Englishman's Concordance Acts 16:1 V-AIA-3SGRK: Κατήντησεν δὲ καὶ NAS: Paul came also to Derbe KJV: Then came he to Derbe INT: he came moreover also Acts 18:19 V-AIA-3P Acts 18:24 V-AIA-3S Acts 20:15 V-AIA-1P Acts 21:7 V-AIA-1P Acts 25:13 V-AIA-3P Acts 26:7 V-ANA Acts 27:12 V-APA-NMP Acts 28:13 V-AIA-1P 1 Corinthians 10:11 V-RIA-3S 1 Corinthians 14:36 V-AIA-3S Ephesians 4:13 V-ASA-1P Philippians 3:11 V-ASA-1S Strong's Greek 2658 |
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