Strong's Lexicon ktéma: Possession, property Original Word: κτῆμα Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb κτάομαι (ktaomai), meaning "to acquire" or "to possess." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H272 (אֲחֻזָּה, 'achuzzah) - meaning "possession" or "property," often used in the context of land ownership in the Old Testament. Usage: The term "ktéma" refers to something that is owned or possessed, typically material property or land. In the New Testament, it is used to denote physical possessions or assets that one might own. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, ownership of property was a significant aspect of social status and economic stability. Land and possessions were often seen as a measure of wealth and influence. The concept of property was deeply embedded in the societal structure, with laws and customs governing the acquisition and inheritance of possessions. In Jewish culture, land was also tied to divine promise and covenant, as seen in the inheritance of the Promised Land. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ktaomai Definition a possession NASB Translation piece of property (1), property (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2933: κτῆμακτῆμα, κτηματος, τό (from κτάομαι, as χρῆμα from χράομαι), a possession: as in Greek writers, of property, lands, estates, etc., Matthew 19:22; Mark 10:22; Acts 2:45; Acts 5:1. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance possession. From ktaomai; an acquirement, i.e. Estate -- possession. see GREEK ktaomai Forms and Transliterations κτημα κτήμα κτῆμα κτηματα κτήματα ktema ktêma ktēma ktē̂ma ktemata ktēmata ktḗmataLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 19:22 N-ANPGRK: γὰρ ἔχων κτήματα πολλά NAS: much property. KJV: he had great possessions. INT: indeed he has possessions many Mark 10:22 N-ANP Acts 2:45 N-ANP Acts 5:1 N-ANS Strong's Greek 2933 |
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