"also formed as καθιστάνω, to place, set, Jas. 3:6; to set, constitute, appoint, Mt. 24:45, 47; Lk. 12:14; to set down in a place, conduct, Acts 17:15; to make, render, or cause to be, 2 Pet. 1:8; pass. to be rendered, Rom. 5:19"
Definition and meaning
also formed as καθιστάνω, to place, set, Jas. 3:6; to set, constitute, appoint, Mt. 24:45, 47; Lk. 12:14; to set down in a place, conduct, Acts 17:15; to make, render, or cause to be, 2 Pet. 1:8; pass. to be rendered, Rom. 5:19
In the original Greek the word is written: καθίστημι
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 kathistemi (G2525) across the King James Bible.
Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?
Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.
His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?
And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?
Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.
Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.
But he that did his neighbour wrong thrust him away, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge over us?
Refiner gives you the full lexicon entry, AI-powered verse insight, historical commentary, cross-references, and voice study — all in one place.
Free to start · Disciple $4.99/mo · Shepherd $9.99/mo
Common questions
Strong's G2525 (kathistemi) is a Greek word that means: also formed as καθιστάνω, to place, set, Jas. 3:6; to set, constitute, appoint, Mt. 24:45, 47; Lk. 12:14; to set down in a place, conduct, Acts 17:15; to make, render, or cause to be, 2 Pet. 1:8; pass... It appears 21 times in the King James Bible.
The word kathistemi (G2525) appears 21 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2525 is kathistemi, a Greek word defined as: also formed as καθιστάνω, to place, set, Jas. 3:6; to set, constitute, appoint, Mt. 24:45, 47; Lk. 12:14; to set down in a place, conduct, Acts 17:15;. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
kathistemi is a Greek word found in the New Testament.