"to overpower, Mt. 16:18; absol. to predominate, get the upper hand, Lk. 21:36; 23:23*"
Definition and meaning
to overpower, Mt. 16:18; absol. to predominate, get the upper hand, Lk. 21:36; 23:23*
In the original Greek the word is written: κατισχύω
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 katischuo (G2729) across the King James Bible.
And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed.
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Common questions
Strong's G2729 (katischuo) is a Greek word that means: to overpower, Mt. 16:18; absol. to predominate, get the upper hand, Lk. 21:36; 23:23* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.
The word katischuo (G2729) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2729 is katischuo, a Greek word defined as: to overpower, Mt. 16:18; absol. to predominate, get the upper hand, Lk. 21:36; 23:23*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
katischuo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.