Strong's Lexicon kathaper: just as, even as Original Word: καθάπερ Word Origin: From καθά (katha, meaning "as" or "just as") and περ (per, an emphatic particle) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek conjunction καθάπερ, similar comparative expressions can be found in Hebrew, such as כַּאֲשֶׁר (ka'asher), meaning "as" or "just as." Usage: The Greek conjunction καθάπερ (kathaper) is used to draw a direct comparison or analogy between two ideas, actions, or conditions. It emphasizes the similarity or equivalence between the elements it connects. In the New Testament, it often introduces a comparison that highlights a spiritual truth or principle, underscoring the consistency and harmony between God's actions and human responses. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, rhetoric and logical argumentation were highly valued. The use of conjunctions like καθάπερ was common in both philosophical discourse and everyday language to draw parallels and make persuasive arguments. In the context of the New Testament, such linguistic tools were employed to communicate theological truths in a manner that was both relatable and understandable to the audience of the time. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom katha and per Definition just as NASB Translation even (1), just (11), like (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2509: καθάπερκαθάπερ (καθ' ἅπερ), according as, just as, even as, (("καθά marking the comparison, περ (akin to the preposition περί) the latitude of the application"): Romans 9:13 WH text; Strong's Exhaustive Concordance even, as well as. From katha and per; exactly as -- (even, as well) as. see GREEK katha see GREEK per Forms and Transliterations καθαπερ καθάπερ καθὼς kathaper katháper kathos kathōs kathṑsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Romans 4:6 AdvGRK: καθάπερ καὶ Δαυὶδ NAS: just as David also KJV: Even as David also INT: Even as also David Romans 12:4 Adv 1 Corinthians 10:10 Adv 1 Corinthians 12:12 Adv 2 Corinthians 1:14 Adv 2 Corinthians 3:13 Adv 2 Corinthians 3:18 Adv 2 Corinthians 8:11 Adv 1 Thessalonians 2:11 Adv 1 Thessalonians 3:6 Adv 1 Thessalonians 3:12 Adv 1 Thessalonians 4:5 Adv Hebrews 4:2 Adv |
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