Krataióō — G2901

Definition

verb

to empower, i.e. (passively) increase in vigor

1. to strengthen, make strong (Vulg.conforto )

Usually translated as

strong, be strengthened, be

Origin

from G2900

• krataiós (G2900)

Occurrences

Krataióō occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (2), 1 Corinthians (1), Ephesians (1)

• Luke 1:80 — And the child grew, and waxed strong (ἐκραταιοῦτο) in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.
• Luke 2:40 — And the child grew, and waxed strong (ἐκραταιοῦτο) in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
• 1 Corinthians 16:13 — Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong (κραταιοῦσθε).
• Ephesians 3:16 — That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened (κραταιωθῆναι) with might by his Spirit in the inner man;