Strong's Lexicon katalegó: To enroll, to list, to reckon Original Word: καταλέγω Word Origin: From the Greek words κατά (kata, meaning "down" or "against") and λέγω (legó, meaning "to say" or "to speak"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for καταλέγω, similar concepts of enrolling or listing can be found in Hebrew terms such as סָפַר (saphar, Strong's Hebrew 5608), which means "to count" or "to number." Usage: The verb καταλέγω (katalegó) is used in the context of enrolling or listing individuals, often in a formal or official capacity. It implies a systematic or deliberate action of recording names or details, typically for a specific purpose such as a census, registry, or membership. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Roman societies, the act of enrolling or listing individuals was a common practice for various administrative purposes, including taxation, military service, and civic duties. Such lists were essential for maintaining order and organization within the community. In the context of the early Christian church, similar practices were adopted for organizing and managing the growing number of believers, ensuring that the needs of the community were met, and that individuals were accounted for in the life of the church. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kata and legó Definition to lay down, choose out NASB Translation put on the list (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2639: καταλέγωκαταλέγω: present passive imperative καταλεγέσθω; 1. properly, to lay down; middle to lie down (Homer). 2. to narrate at length, recount, set forth (from Homer on). 3. to set down in a list or register, to enroll (especially soldiers; see Passow, under the word, 5; (Liddell and Scott, under the word, II. 2 (yet the latter connect this use with the meaning of to choose))): of those widows who held a prominent place in the church and exercised a certain superintendence over the rest of the women, and had charge of the widows and orphans supported at public expense, 1 Timothy 5:9 (Winer's Grammar, 590 (549)); cf. DeWette (or Ellicott) at the passage. From kata and lego (in its original meaning); to lay down, i.e. (figuratively) to enrol -- take into the number. see GREEK kata see GREEK lego Englishman's Concordance 1 Timothy 5:9 V-PMM/P-3SGRK: Χήρα καταλεγέσθω μὴ ἔλαττον NAS: A widow is to be put on the list only if she is not less KJV: a widow be taken into the number under INT: A widow let be enrolled not less than |
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