"crasis, and there, Mt. 5:23; 10:11; there also, Acts 17:13"
Definition and meaning
crasis, and there, Mt. 5:23; 10:11; there also, Acts 17:13
In the original Greek the word is written: κἀκεῖ
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 kakei (G2546) across the King James Bible.
Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;
And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.
Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.
And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.
Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.
And there they preached the gospel.
But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also, and stirred up the people.
And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do.
And because I doubted of such manner of questions, I asked him whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these matters.
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Common questions
Strong's G2546 (kakei) is a Greek word that means: crasis, and there, Mt. 5:23; 10:11; there also, Acts 17:13 It appears 11 times in the King James Bible.
The word kakei (G2546) appears 11 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2546 is kakei, a Greek word defined as: crasis, and there, Mt. 5:23; 10:11; there also, Acts 17:13. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
kakei is a Greek word found in the New Testament.