Kratéō — G2902

Definition

verb

to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively)

1. to have power, be powerful
2. to get possession of
1. to become master of, to obtain
2. to take bold of
3. to lay hold of, take, seize
3. to hold
1. to hold in the hand
2. to hold fast, i. e. tropically, not to discard or let go
3. to continue to hold, to retain

Usually translated as

hold, take, retain, keep, lay hand, on, obtain

Origin

from G2904

• krátos (G2904)

Occurrences

Kratéō occurs 47 times in 46 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (12), Mark (15), Luke (2), John (1), Acts (4), Colossians (1), 2 Thessalonians (1), Hebrews (2), Revelation (8)

• Matthew 9:25 — But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took (ἐκράτησεν) her by the hand, and the maid arose.
• Matthew 12:11 — And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold (κρατήσει) on it, and lift it out?
• Matthew 14:3 — For Herod had laid hold on (κρατήσας) John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife.
• Matthew 18:28 — But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands (κρατήσας) on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.
• Matthew 21:46 — But when they sought to lay hands (κρατῆσαι) on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.
• Matthew 22:6 — And the remnant took (κρατήσαντες) his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.
• Matthew 26:4 — And consulted that they might take (κρατήσωσιν) Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.
• Matthew 26:48 — Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast (κρατήσατε).
• Matthew 26:50 — And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took (ἐκράτησαν) him.
• Matthew 26:55 — In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold (ἐκρατήσατέ) on me.
• Matthew 26:57 — And they that had laid hold (κρατήσαντες) on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.
• Matthew 28:9 — And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held (ἐκράτησαν) him by the feet, and worshipped him.
• Mark 1:31 — And he came and took (κρατήσας) her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.
• Mark 3:21 — And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on (κρατῆσαι) him: for they said, He is beside himself.
• Mark 5:41 — And he took (κρατήσας) the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.
• Mark 6:17 — For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon (ἐκράτησεν) John, and bound him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife: for he had married her.
• Mark 7:3 — For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding (κρατοῦντες) the tradition of the elders.
• Mark 7:4 — And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold (κρατεῖν), as the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables.
• Mark 7:8 — For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold (κρατεῖτε) the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.
• Mark 9:10 — And they kept (ἐκράτησαν) that saying with themselves, questioning one with another what the rising from the dead should mean.
• Mark 9:27 — But Jesus took (κρατήσας) him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose.
• Mark 12:12 — And they sought to lay hold on (κρατῆσαι) him, but feared the people: for they knew that he had spoken the parable against them: and they left him, and went their way.
• Mark 14:1 — After two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take (κρατήσαντες) him by craft, and put him to death.
• Mark 14:44 — And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take (κρατήσατε) him, and lead him away safely.
• Mark 14:46 — And they laid their hands on him, and took (ἐκράτησαν) him.
• Mark 14:49 — I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took (ἐκρατήσατέ) me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled.
• Mark 14:51 — And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast about his naked body; and the young men laid hold on (κρατοῦσιν) him:
• Luke 8:54 — And he put them all out, and took (κρατήσας) her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise.
• Luke 24:16 — But their eyes were holden (ἐκρατοῦντο) that they should not know him.
• John 20:23 — Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain (κρατῆτε), they are retained.
• John 20:23 — Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained (κεκράτηνται).
• Acts 2:24 — Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden (κρατεῖσθαι) of it.
• Acts 3:11 — And as the lame man which was healed held (κρατοῦντος) Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon’s, greatly wondering.
• Acts 24:6 — Who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom we took (ἐκρατήσαμεν), and would have judged according to our law.
• Acts 27:13 — And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained (κεκρατηκέναι) their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.
• Colossians 2:19 — And not holding (κρατῶν) the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.
• 2 Thessalonians 2:15 — Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold (κρατεῖτε) the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
• Hebrews 4:14 — Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast (κρατῶμεν) our profession.
• Hebrews 6:18 — That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon (κρατῆσαι) the hope set before us:
• Revelation 2:1 — Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth (κρατῶν) the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;
• Revelation 2:13 — I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast (κρατεῖς) my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
• Revelation 2:14 — But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold (κρατοῦντας) the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.
• Revelation 2:15 — So hast thou also them that hold (κρατοῦντας) the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.
• Revelation 2:25 — But that which ye have already hold fast (κρατήσατε) till I come.
• Revelation 3:11 — Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast (κράτει) which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
• Revelation 7:1 — And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding (κρατοῦντας) the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree.
• Revelation 20:2 — And he laid hold on (ἐκράτησεν) the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,