2901. krataioó

Lexicon

krataioó: To strengthen, to make strong, to empower

Original Word: κραταιόω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: krataioó
Pronunciation: kra-tah-YO-o
Phonetic Spelling: (krat-ah-yo'-o)
Definition: To strengthen, to make strong, to empower
Meaning: I strengthen, confirm; pass: I grow strong, become strong.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

be strengthened, become strong.

From krataios; to empower, i.e. (passively) increase in vigor -- be strengthened, be (wax) strong.

see GREEK krataios

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 2901 krataióō (from 2904 /krátos) – to prevail by God's dominating strength, i.e. as His power prevails over opposition (gains mastery). See 2904 (kratos). For the believer, 2901 /krataióō ("attain mastery, the upper-hand") operates by the Lord inworking faith (His persuasion, 4102 /pístis).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from kratos
Definition
to strengthen
NASB Translation
become strong (2), strengthened (1), strong (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2901: κραταιόω

κραταιόω, κραταιῷ: passive, present imperative 2 person plural κραταιοῦσθε imperfect 3 person singular ἐκραταιοῦτο; 1 aorist infinitive κραταιωθῆναι; (κράτος); only Biblical and ecclesiastical, for the classic κρατύνω; the Sept. mostly for חָזַק; in passive several times for אָמֵץ; to strengthen, make strong (Vulg.conforto (and in Ephesians 3:16conroboro)); passive to be made strong, to increase in strength, to grow strong: passive with the dative of respect, πνεύματι, Luke 1:80; Luke 2:40 (here G L T Tr WH omit πνεύματι); δυνάμει, Ephesians 3:16 (cf. ἰσχύειν τοῖς σωμασι, Xenophon, mem. 2, 7, 7); ἀνδρίζεσθε, κραταιοῦσθε, i. e. show yourselves brave (A. V. be strong), 1 Corinthians 16:13 (ἀνδρίζεσθε καί κραταιούσθω ἡ καρδία ὑμῶν, Psalm 30:25 (); κραταιοῦσθε καί γίνεσθε εἰς ἄνδρας, 1 Samuel 4:9; ἀνδρίζου καί κραταιωθῶμεν, 2 Samuel 10:12).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word κραταιός (krataios), meaning "strong" or "mighty."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H2388 חָזַק (chazaq): To be strong, strengthen, prevail, harden, be courageous, be firm, grow firm, be resolute.
• H553 אָמַץ (amats): To be strong, alert, courageous, brave, stout, bold, solid, hard.

These Hebrew terms share a similar semantic range with κραταιόω, emphasizing strength, courage, and firmness, both in physical and spiritual contexts.

Usage: The verb κραταιόω is used in the New Testament to describe the process of becoming strong or being strengthened, often in a spiritual or moral sense. It can refer to physical strength, but more commonly it is used metaphorically to describe inner strength or fortitude.

Context: • Contextual Overview: The term κραταιόω appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize the strengthening of individuals, either physically or spiritually. It is often associated with the growth and development of faith, character, or resolve.
• New Testament References:
• Luke 1:80 (BSB): "And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until the day of his public appearance to Israel." This passage refers to John the Baptist, highlighting his spiritual growth and preparation for his prophetic ministry.
• Luke 2:40 (BSB): "And the Child grew and became strong; He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him." This verse describes Jesus' development, emphasizing both physical and spiritual growth.
• Ephesians 3:16 (BSB): "I pray that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being." Here, Paul prays for the believers to be strengthened internally by the Holy Spirit, indicating a deepening of spiritual strength and resilience.
• Theological Implications: The use of κραταιόω in the New Testament underscores the importance of spiritual fortitude and the transformative power of God's presence in a believer's life. It suggests that true strength is not merely physical but is deeply rooted in one's relationship with God and the work of the Holy Spirit.
• Practical Application: Believers are encouraged to seek strength from God, recognizing that spiritual growth and resilience are essential for living a life of faith. This strength enables them to face challenges, grow in wisdom, and fulfill their God-given purposes.

Forms and Transliterations

εκραταιουτο εκραταιούτο ἐκραταιοῦτο εκραταιώθη εκραταιώθην εκραταιώθησαν εκραταίωσα εκραταίωσαν εκραταίωσας εκραταίωσε εκραταίωσεν εκράταιωσεν κεκραταίωνται κραταιού κραταιούντας κραταιουσθε κραταιούσθε κραταιοῦσθε κραταιούσθω κραταιούσθωσαν κραταιούται κραταιωθηναι κραταιωθήναι κραταιωθῆναι κραταιώθητε κραταιωθήτω κραταιωθώμεν κραταιωθώσιν κραταίωμα κραταίωμά κραταιών κραταιώς κραταιώσαι κραταιώσει κραταίωσιν κραταίωσις κραταιώσομεν κραταίωσον κρατήση κρατήσωσιν Συρία ekrataiouto ekrataioûto krataiothenai krataiothênai krataiōthēnai krataiōthē̂nai krataiousthe krataioûsthe

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 1:80 V-IIM/P-3S
GRK: ηὔξανεν καὶ ἐκραταιοῦτο πνεύματι καὶ
NAS: continued to grow and to become strong in spirit,
KJV: grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and
INT: grew and was strengthened in spirit and

Luke 2:40 V-IIM/P-3S
GRK: ηὔξανεν καὶ ἐκραταιοῦτο πληρούμενον σοφίᾳ
NAS: continued to grow and become strong, increasing
KJV: and waxed strong in spirit,
INT: grew and became strong being filled with wisdom

1 Corinthians 16:13 V-PMM/P-2P
GRK: πίστει ἀνδρίζεσθε κραταιοῦσθε
NAS: in the faith, act like men, be strong.
KJV: quit you like men, be strong.
INT: faith act like men be strong

Ephesians 3:16 V-ANP
GRK: αὐτοῦ δυνάμει κραταιωθῆναι διὰ τοῦ
NAS: of His glory, to be strengthened with power
KJV: glory, to be strengthened with might
INT: of him with power to be strengthened by the

Strong's Greek 2901
4 Occurrences

ἐκραταιοῦτο — 2 Occ.
κραταιωθῆναι — 1 Occ.
κραταιοῦσθε — 1 Occ.