Refiner Word Study kakeinos (G2548)
G2548  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
κἀκεῖνος
kakeinos
23 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"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"

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Definition and meaning

What does kakeinos mean in Greek?

23
Occurrences in Scripture
G2548
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

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

What was happening when this word was written?

Roman-Occupied Judea (c. 4 BC-AD 30)

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

Top 10 Bible verses with kakeinos

These are the most notable occurrences of kakeinos (G2548) across the King James Bible.

Matthew 15:18

But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.

Matthew 20:4

And said unto them; Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way.

Matthew 23:23

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.

Mark 12:4

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.

Mark 12:5

And again he sent another; and him they killed, and many others; beating some, and killing some.

Mark 16:11

And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, believed not.

Mark 16:13

And they went and told it unto the residue: neither believed they them.

Luke 11:7

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.

Luke 11:42

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.

Luke 20:11

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

Frequently asked questions about kakeinos

What does kakeinos mean in Greek?

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.

How many times does kakeinos appear in the Bible?

The word kakeinos (G2548) appears 23 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G2548?

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.

Is kakeinos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

kakeinos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.