Refiner Word Study katanarkao (G2655)
G2655  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
καταναρκάω
katanarkao
3 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"in NT to be burdensome to the disadvantage of any one, to be a dead weight upon; by impl. to be troublesome, burdensome to, in respect of maintenance, 2 Cor. 11:9; 12:13, 14*"

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Definition and meaning

What does katanarkao mean in Greek?

3
Occurrences in Scripture
G2655
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

in NT to be burdensome to the disadvantage of any one, to be a dead weight upon; by impl. to be troublesome, burdensome to, in respect of maintenance, 2 Cor. 11:9; 12:13, 14*

In the original Greek the word is written: καταναρκάω

Scripture references

Top 3 Bible verses with katanarkao

These are the most notable occurrences of katanarkao (G2655) across the King James Bible.

2 Corinthians 11:9

And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.

2 Corinthians 12:13

For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong.

2 Corinthians 12:14

Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about katanarkao

What does katanarkao mean in Greek?

Strong's G2655 (katanarkao) is a Greek word that means: in NT to be burdensome to the disadvantage of any one, to be a dead weight upon; by impl. to be troublesome, burdensome to, in respect of maintenance, 2 Cor. 11:9; 12:13, 14* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does katanarkao appear in the Bible?

The word katanarkao (G2655) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G2655?

Strong's G2655 is katanarkao, a Greek word defined as: in NT to be burdensome to the disadvantage of any one, to be a dead weight upon; by impl. to be troublesome, burdensome to, in respect of maintenance,. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is katanarkao in the Old Testament or New Testament?

katanarkao is a Greek word found in the New Testament.