Strong's Lexicon katergazomai: To work out, to accomplish, to produce, to bring about Original Word: κατεργάζομαι Word Origin: From κατά (kata, meaning "down" or "against") and ἐργάζομαι (ergazomai, meaning "to work" or "to labor") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for κατεργάζομαι, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words like עָשָׂה (asah, Strong's H6213), meaning "to do" or "to make," which also conveys the idea of bringing something to completion or effecting a result. Usage: The verb κατεργάζομαι is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of working out or bringing something to completion. It often implies a process of labor or effort that results in a particular outcome. This term can refer to both physical and spiritual endeavors, emphasizing the active role of individuals in achieving a result or effect. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, labor and work were integral to daily life, with a strong emphasis on productivity and the completion of tasks. The concept of working out or accomplishing something was not only relevant in economic and social contexts but also in philosophical and ethical discussions. In the New Testament, this term is often used metaphorically to describe spiritual growth and the manifestation of faith through actions. HELPS Word-studies 2716 katergázomai (from 2596 /katá, "down, exactly according to," intensifying 2038 /ergázomai, "work, accomplish") – literally, "work down to the end-point," i.e. to an exact, definite conclusion (note the prefix, 2596 /katá); bring to decisive finality (end-conclusion). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kata and ergazomai Definition to work out NASB Translation accomplished (1), brings about (2), carried (1), committed (1), committing (1), does (1), doing (4), done (1), effecting (1), performed (1), prepared (1), produced (2), produces (2), producing (2), work (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2716: κατεργάζομαικατεργάζομαι; perfect infinitive κατειργάσθαι (1 Peter 4:3 L T Tr WH); 1 aorist middle κατειργασαμην, and κατηργασαμην (Romans 7:8 T Tr.; (2 Corinthians 7:11 T)); 1 aorist passive κατειργασθην, and κατηργασθην (2 Corinthians 12:12 Tdf.); see ἐργάζομαι, at the beginning; a deponent middle verb; (according to Fritzsche, Romans, i., p. 107 the κατά is either intensive (Latinperficere) or descensive (Latinperpetrare)); a. to perform, accomplish, achieve (R. V. often work): Romans 7:15, 17f, 20; τί διά τίνος (the genitive of person), Romans 15:18; ἅπαντα κατεργασάμενοι having gone through every struggle of the fight, Ephesians 6:13 (cf. Meyer, in the place cited); σημεῖα, passive 2 Corinthians 12:12; of disgraceful actions, equivalent to to perpetrate, Romans 1:27; Romans 2:9; 1 Corinthians 5:3; 1 Peter 4:3. b. to work out (Latinefficere), i. e. to do that from which something results; of man: τήν σωτηραν, make every effort to obtain salvation, Philippians 2:12; of things: bring about, result in, Romans 4:15; Romans 5:3; Romans 7:8; 2 Corinthians 7:10 (where L T Tr WH ἐργάζομαι); James 1:3, and R G in 20; τί τίνι, Romans 7:13; 2 Corinthians 4:17; 2 Corinthians 7:11; 2 Corinthians 9:11. c. κατεργάζεσθαι τινα εἰς τί, to fashion, i. e. render one fit for a thing: 2 Corinthians 5:5. (Often in Greek writings from Sophocles and Herodotus down; several times in the Sept..) From kata and ergazomai; to work fully, i.e. Accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion -- cause, to (deed), perform, work (out). see GREEK kata see GREEK ergazomai Englishman's Concordance Romans 1:27 V-PPM/P-NMPGRK: τὴν ἀσχημοσύνην κατεργαζόμενοι καὶ τὴν NAS: men with men committing indecent acts KJV: men working that which is unseemly, INT: the shame working out and the Romans 2:9 V-PPM/P-GMS Romans 4:15 V-PIM/P-3S Romans 5:3 V-PIM/P-3S Romans 7:8 V-AIM-3S Romans 7:13 V-PPM/P-NFS Romans 7:15 V-PIM/P-1S Romans 7:17 V-PIM/P-1S Romans 7:18 V-PNM/P Romans 7:20 V-PIM/P-1S Romans 15:18 V-AIM-3S 1 Corinthians 5:3 V-APM-AMS 2 Corinthians 4:17 V-PIM/P-3S 2 Corinthians 5:5 V-APM-NMS 2 Corinthians 7:10 V-PIM/P-3S 2 Corinthians 7:11 V-AIM-3S 2 Corinthians 9:11 V-PIM/P-3S 2 Corinthians 12:12 V-AIP-3S Ephesians 6:13 V-APM-NMP Philippians 2:12 V-PMM/P-2P James 1:3 V-PIM/P-3S 1 Peter 4:3 V-RNM/P Strong's Greek 2716 |
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