Strong's Lexicon ktétór: Owner, Possessor Original Word: κτήτωρ Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb κτάομαι (ktaomai), meaning "to acquire" or "to possess." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent concept can be found in words like בַּעַל (ba'al, Strong's H1167), which means "owner" or "lord," and קָנָה (qanah, Strong's H7069), meaning "to acquire" or "to possess." Usage: The term "ktétór" refers to someone who possesses or owns something. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe individuals who have ownership or control over property or possessions. The word emphasizes the role of stewardship and responsibility that comes with ownership. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, ownership was a significant aspect of social status and economic power. Landowners and those with substantial possessions held considerable influence in society. The concept of ownership also carried with it the idea of stewardship, as owners were expected to manage their possessions wisely and justly. This cultural understanding is reflected in the New Testament's teachings on stewardship and the responsible use of resources. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ktaomai Definition a possessor NASB Translation owners (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2935: κτήτωρκτήτωρ, κτητορος, ὁ (κτάομαι), a possessor: Acts 4:34. (Diodorus excpt., p. 599, 17; Clement of Alexandria; Byzantine writings.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ownerFrom ktaomai; an owner -- possessor. see GREEK ktaomai Forms and Transliterations κτητορες κτήτορες ktetores ktētores ktḗtoresLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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