Strong's Lexicon krouó: To knock Original Word: κρούω Word Origin: A primary verb Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of knocking is not directly paralleled in a single Hebrew word in the Old Testament, but the action of seeking entry or attention can be related to terms like דָּפַק (daphak - Strong's Hebrew 1849), which means "to knock" or "to beat." Usage: The Greek verb "κρούω" (krouó) primarily means "to knock." It is used in the New Testament to describe the action of knocking on a door, often in the context of seeking entry or attention. This term conveys a sense of seeking, requesting, or desiring access, and is often associated with persistence and expectation. Cultural and Historical Background: In the cultural context of the New Testament, knocking on a door was a common practice for seeking entry into a home or building. Doors were typically closed for privacy and security, and knocking was a polite and expected way to announce one's presence and request entry. This action is often used metaphorically in biblical texts to illustrate spiritual truths, such as seeking God or the invitation to receive divine blessings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. verb Definition to strike NASB Translation knock (4), knocked (1), knocking (1), knocks (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2925: κρούωκρούω; 1 aorist participle κρουσας; to knock: τήν θύραν, to knock at the door, Luke 13:25; Acts 12:13 (Aristophanes eccles. 317, 990; Xenophon, symp. 1, 11; Plato, Prot., p. 310 a.; 314 d.; symp. 212 c.; but κόπτειν τήν θύραν is better, according to Phryn. with whom Lobeck agrees, p. 177 (cf. Schmidt (chapter 113, 9), who makes κόπτειν to knock with a heavy blow, κρούειν to knock with the knuckles)); without τήν θύραν (cf. Winer's Grammar, 593 (552)), Matthew 7:7; Luke 11:9, 10; Luke 12:36; Acts 12:16; Revelation 3:20 (on which see θύρα, c. ἐ.). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance knock. Apparently a primary verb; to rap -- knock. Forms and Transliterations έκρουσαν κρούει κρουειν κρούειν κρουετε κρούετε κρουοντι κρούοντι κρουσαντος κρούσαντος κρουω κρούω κρουων κρούων κρυβή krouein kroúein krouete kroúete krouo krouō kroúo kroúō krouon krouōn kroúon kroúōn krouonti kroúonti krousantos kroúsantosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 7:7 V-PMA-2PGRK: καὶ εὑρήσετε κρούετε καὶ ἀνοιγήσεται NAS: and you will find; knock, and it will be opened KJV: ye shall find; knock, and INT: and you will find knock and it will be opened Matthew 7:8 V-PPA-DMS Luke 11:9 V-PMA-2P Luke 11:10 V-PPA-DMS Luke 12:36 V-APA-GMS Luke 13:25 V-PNA Acts 12:13 V-APA-GMS Acts 12:16 V-PPA-NMS Revelation 3:20 V-PIA-1S Strong's Greek 2925 |
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