2925. krouó

Lexicon

krouó: To knock

Original Word: κρούω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: krouó
Pronunciation: kroo'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (kroo'-o)
Definition: To knock
Meaning: I knock, beat a door with a stick, to gain admittance.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

knock.

Apparently a primary verb; to rap -- knock.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. verb
Definition
to strike
NASB Translation
knock (4), knocked (1), knocking (1), knocks (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2925: κρούω

κρούω; 1 aorist participle κρουσας; to knock: τήν θύραν, to knock at the door, Luke 13:25; Acts 12:13 (Aristophanes eccles. 317, 990; Xenophon, symp. 1, 11; Plato, Prot., p. 310 a.; 314 d.; symp. 212 c.; but κόπτειν τήν θύραν is better, according to Phryn. with whom Lobeck agrees, p. 177 (cf. Schmidt (chapter 113, 9), who makes κόπτειν to knock with a heavy blow, κρούειν to knock with the knuckles)); without τήν θύραν (cf. Winer's Grammar, 593 (552)), Matthew 7:7; Luke 11:9, 10; Luke 12:36; Acts 12:16; Revelation 3:20 (on which see θύρα, c. ἐ.).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primary verb

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for κρούω, the concept of knocking or seeking entry can be related to several Hebrew terms that convey similar actions or ideas, such as דָּפַק (dāpaq • to knock) and שָׁאַל (shā'al • to ask, inquire). These terms reflect the broader biblical themes of seeking and finding, which are echoed in the New Testament usage of κρούω.

Usage: The verb κρούω is used in the New Testament to describe the action of knocking, often metaphorically to indicate seeking entry or requesting attention. It appears in contexts where an individual is seeking access or communication.

Context: The Greek verb κρούω (krouō) is a vivid term used in the New Testament to convey the action of knocking, typically at a door. This term is employed both in literal and metaphorical senses. In its literal sense, κρούω describes the physical act of knocking on a door to gain entry or to announce one's presence. Metaphorically, it is used to illustrate spiritual truths, such as the pursuit of divine interaction or the invitation to a relationship with God.

One of the most notable uses of κρούω is found in Revelation 3:20, where Christ says, "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me." Here, κρούω symbolizes Christ's invitation to individuals to open their hearts to Him, emphasizing the personal and voluntary nature of the relationship He offers.

Another significant occurrence is in Matthew 7:7-8, where Jesus teaches, "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened." In this passage, κρούω is part of a triad of actions (ask, seek, knock) that describe the earnest pursuit of God's will and blessings. The promise attached to knocking is that of an open door, symbolizing access to God's kingdom and His resources.

The use of κρούω in the New Testament underscores the importance of persistence and initiative in the spiritual journey. It conveys the idea that while God is willing to respond, there is an expectation of active participation from the believer. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of a dynamic relationship between God and humanity, where divine grace meets human response.

Forms and Transliterations

έκρουσαν κρούει κρουειν κρούειν κρουετε κρούετε κρουοντι κρούοντι κρουσαντος κρούσαντος κρουω κρούω κρουων κρούων κρυβή krouein kroúein krouete kroúete krouo krouō kroúo kroúō krouon krouōn kroúon kroúōn krouonti kroúonti krousantos kroúsantos

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 7:7 V-PMA-2P
GRK: καὶ εὑρήσετε κρούετε καὶ ἀνοιγήσεται
NAS: and you will find; knock, and it will be opened
KJV: ye shall find; knock, and
INT: and you will find knock and it will be opened

Matthew 7:8 V-PPA-DMS
GRK: καὶ τῷ κρούοντι ἀνοιγήσεται
NAS: finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.
KJV: and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
INT: and to him that knocks it will be opened

Luke 11:9 V-PMA-2P
GRK: καὶ εὑρήσετε κρούετε καὶ ἀνοιγήσεται
NAS: and you will find; knock, and it will be opened
KJV: ye shall find; knock, and
INT: and you will find knock and it will be opened

Luke 11:10 V-PPA-DMS
GRK: καὶ τῷ κρούοντι ἀνοιγήσεται
NAS: finds; and to him who knocks, it will be opened.
KJV: and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
INT: and to him that knocks it will be opened

Luke 12:36 V-APA-GMS
GRK: ἐλθόντος καὶ κρούσαντος εὐθέως ἀνοίξωσιν
NAS: [the door] to him when he comes and knocks.
KJV: and knocketh, they may open
INT: having come and having knocked immediately they might open

Luke 13:25 V-PNA
GRK: ἑστάναι καὶ κρούειν τὴν θύραν
NAS: outside and knock on the door,
KJV: and to knock at the door,
INT: to stand and to knock at the door

Acts 12:13 V-APA-GMS
GRK: κρούσαντος δὲ αὐτοῦ
NAS: When he knocked at the door
KJV: as Peter knocked at the door
INT: having knocked moreover he

Acts 12:16 V-PPA-NMS
GRK: Πέτρος ἐπέμενεν κρούων ἀνοίξαντες δὲ
NAS: continued knocking; and when they had opened
KJV: continued knocking: and
INT: Peter continued knocking having opened moreover

Revelation 3:20 V-PIA-1S
GRK: θύραν καὶ κρούω ἐάν τις
NAS: at the door and knock; if
KJV: the door, and knock: if any man
INT: door and knock if anyone

Strong's Greek 2925
9 Occurrences

κρούειν — 1 Occ.
κρούετε — 2 Occ.
κρούω — 1 Occ.
κρούων — 1 Occ.
κρούοντι — 2 Occ.
κρούσαντος — 2 Occ.