What does katoteros mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G2737

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

lower, Eph. 4:9*

In the original Greek the word is written: κατώτερος

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with katoteros

These are the most notable occurrences of katoteros (G2737) across the King James Bible.

Ephesians 4:9

(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about katoteros

What does katoteros mean in Greek?

Strong's G2737 (katoteros) is a Greek word that means: lower, Eph. 4:9* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does katoteros appear in the Bible?

The word katoteros (G2737) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G2737?

Strong's G2737 is katoteros, a Greek word defined as: lower, Eph. 4:9*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is katoteros in the Old Testament or New Testament?

katoteros is a Greek word found in the New Testament.