"on the whole, entirely, in general, altogether, completely; with a negative, not at all, Acts 4:18*"
Definition and meaning
on the whole, entirely, in general, altogether, completely; with a negative, not at all, Acts 4:18*
In the original Greek the word is written: καθόλου
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 katholou (G2527) across the King James Bible.
And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.
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Common questions
Strong's G2527 (katholou) is a Greek word that means: on the whole, entirely, in general, altogether, completely; with a negative, not at all, Acts 4:18* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word katholou (G2527) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2527 is katholou, a Greek word defined as: on the whole, entirely, in general, altogether, completely; with a negative, not at all, Acts 4:18*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
katholou is a Greek word found in the New Testament.