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King James Bible

Strongs Number: G2902


Greek Word
κρατέω
Transliteration
krateō
Phonetic
krat-eh'-o
Part of Speech
Verb
Strongs Definition

to use strength that is seize or retain (literally or figuratively)

Thayers Definition

1. to have power, be powerful

a. to be chief, be master of, to rule

2. to get possession of

a. to become master of, to obtain

b. to take hold of

c. to take hold of, take, seize

1. to lay hands on one in order to get him into one's power

3. to hold

a. to hold in the hand

b. to hold fast, i.e. not discard or let go

1. to keep carefully and faithfully

c. to continue to hold, to retain

1. of death continuing to hold one

2. to hold in check, restrain

Origin
From G2904
Bible Usage
hold (by fast) keep lay hand (hold) on obtain retain take (by).