"to run down, Acts 21:32*"
Definition and meaning
to run down, Acts 21:32*
In the original Greek the word is written: κατατρέχω
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
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 katatrecho (G2701) across the King James Bible.
Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down unto them: and when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they left beating of Paul.
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Common questions
Strong's G2701 (katatrecho) is a Greek word that means: to run down, Acts 21:32* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word katatrecho (G2701) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2701 is katatrecho, a Greek word defined as: to run down, Acts 21:32*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
katatrecho is a Greek word found in the New Testament.