"and I, I also, but I, a crasis of καί and ἐγώ, dat., κἀμοί, acc., κἀμέ"
Definition and meaning
and I, I also, but I, a crasis of καί and ἐγώ, dat., κἀμοί, acc., κἀμέ
In the original Greek the word is written: κἀγώ
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of kago (G2504) across the King James Bible.
And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things.
And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.
And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.
It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.
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Common questions
Strong's G2504 (kago) is a Greek word that means: and I, I also, but I, a crasis of καί and ἐγώ, dat., κἀμοί, acc., κἀμέ It appears 67 times in the King James Bible.
The word kago (G2504) appears 67 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2504 is kago, a Greek word defined as: and I, I also, but I, a crasis of καί and ἐγώ, dat., κἀμοί, acc., κἀμέ. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
kago is a Greek word found in the New Testament.