Berean Strong's Lexicon kategoros: Accuser Original Word: κατήγορος Word Origin: Derived from κατά (kata, meaning "against") and ἀγορά (agora, meaning "assembly" or "public place"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of an accuser is שָׂטָן (satan, Strong's Hebrew 7854), which means "adversary" or "accuser." Usage: The term "kategoros" refers to an accuser, one who brings charges against another, often in a legal or judicial context. In the New Testament, it is used to describe those who accuse others, particularly in a court setting or before authorities. It can also have a spiritual connotation, referring to Satan as the accuser of believers. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek society, the agora was a central public space used for assemblies and markets, but also for legal proceedings. The term "kategoros" would have been understood as someone who stands in this public space to bring accusations or charges against another person. In the Jewish context, the role of an accuser was significant in legal proceedings, and the concept of an accuser also had spiritual implications, as seen in the role of Satan in Jewish and Christian theology. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2725: κατήγοροςκατήγορος, κατηγορου, ὁ (κατηγορέω (which see ad at the end)), an accuser: John 8:10; Acts 23:30, 35; Acts 24:8 (R); STRONGS NT 2725: κατήγωρκατήγωρ, ὁ, an accuser: Revelation 12:10 G L T WH. It is a form unknown to Greek writers, a literal transcription of the Hebrew קָטִיגור, a name given to the devil by the rabbis; cf. Buxtorf, Lex. Chaldean talm. et rahb., p. 2009 (p. 997, Fischer edition); (Schöttgen, Horae Hebrew i., p. 1121f; cf. Buttmann, 25 (22)). From kata and agora; against one in the assembly, i.e. A complainant at law; specially, Satan -- accuser. see GREEK kata see GREEK agora Englishman's Concordance Acts 23:30 N-DMPGRK: καὶ τοῖς κατηγόροις λέγειν τὰ NAS: instructing his accusers to bring charges KJV: and gave commandment to his accusers also INT: also the accusers to say these things Acts 23:35 N-NMP Acts 24:8 Noun-AMP Acts 25:16 N-AMP Acts 25:18 N-NMP Revelation 12:10 N-NMS Strong's Greek 2725 |