What does katepheia mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G2726

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

dejection, sorrow, Jas. 4:9*

In the original Greek the word is written: κατήφεια

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with katepheia

These are the most notable occurrences of katepheia (G2726) across the King James Bible.

James 4:9

Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about katepheia

What does katepheia mean in Greek?

Strong's G2726 (katepheia) is a Greek word that means: dejection, sorrow, Jas. 4:9* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does katepheia appear in the Bible?

The word katepheia (G2726) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G2726?

Strong's G2726 is katepheia, a Greek word defined as: dejection, sorrow, Jas. 4:9*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is katepheia in the Old Testament or New Testament?

katepheia is a Greek word found in the New Testament.