Anakathízō — G339

Definition

verb

properly, to set up, i.e. (reflexively) to sit up

1. to sit up, sit erect

Usually translated as

sit up

Origin

from G303 and G2523

• aná (G303)
• kathízō (G2523)

Occurrences

Anakathízō occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (1), Acts (1)

• Luke 7:15 — And he that was dead sat up (ἀνεκάθισεν), and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.
• Acts 9:40 — But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up (ἀνεκάθισεν).