G2722Greekkatéchete

κατέχετε

to hold down (fast), in various applications (literally or figuratively)

18
Total Occurrences
10
Books
0
Old Testament
18
New Testament

Detailed Definition

  • 1to hold back, detain, retain
  • 2from going away
  • 3to possess
  • 4to restrain, hinder (the course or progress of)
  • 5to get possession of, take
  • 6to hold fast, keep secure, keep firm possession of

Etymology & Derivation

from g2596 and g2192

See Also

G2192G2596