"crasis, and he, she, it; and this, and that, Mt. 15:18; 23:23; he, she, it also; this also, that also, Mt. 20:4"
Definition and meaning
crasis, and he, she, it; and this, and that, Mt. 15:18; 23:23; he, she, it also; this also, that also, Mt. 20:4
In the original Greek the word is written: κἀκεῖνος
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 kakeinos (G2548) across the King James Bible.
But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.
And said unto them; Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way.
Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.
And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they cast stones, and wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully handled.
And again he sent another; and him they killed, and many others; beating some, and killing some.
And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, believed not.
And they went and told it unto the residue: neither believed they them.
And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee.
But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.
And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and entreated him shamefully, and sent him away empty.
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Common questions
Strong's G2548 (kakeinos) is a Greek word that means: crasis, and he, she, it; and this, and that, Mt. 15:18; 23:23; he, she, it also; this also, that also, Mt. 20:4 It appears 23 times in the King James Bible.
The word kakeinos (G2548) appears 23 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2548 is kakeinos, a Greek word defined as: crasis, and he, she, it; and this, and that, Mt. 15:18; 23:23; he, she, it also; this also, that also, Mt. 20:4. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
kakeinos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.