Greek word study
κρατέω G2902
- Transliteration
- kratéō
- KJV glosses
- hold (by, fast), keep, lay hand (hold) on, obtain, retain, take (by)
Lexical summary
to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively)
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively)
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information