κάθου
kathou
sit
from κατά; and (to sit; akin to the base of ἑδραῖος); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside:--dwell, sit (by, down).
James 2:3 · Word #13
Lexicon G2521
| Lemma | κάθημαι |
| Transliteration | káthēmai |
| Strong's | G2521 |
| In-context | sit |
| Literal | sit |
Morphology V PRS MID IMP 2P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | MID — Middle — The subject acts on itself or in its own interest |
| Mood | IMP — Imperative — A command or request |
| Person | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | κάθημαι |
| Strong's | G2521 |
SIBI-P1 G2521-18
seat yourself down
| Root | κάθημαι (kathēmai) |
| Core Meanings | sit, be seated, remain, dwell, take a seat |
| Semantic Range | to sit down, to be seated, to remain in a place, to dwell or reside, to occupy a position (literal or figurative) |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical usage, sitting often signifies authority, teaching posture, judgment, or settled dwelling. Commands to "sit" can mark transitions into positions of honor, rest, or rule, and may carry connotations of established presence or enduring state. |
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (imperfective aspect), middle voice, imperative mood, 2nd person singular. The present imperative calls for an ongoing or immediate assumption of a seated position, with middle voice reflecting the subject’s participation in the action. |
| Rendering Rationale | The verb κάθημαι means "to sit" or "to be seated." The form κάθου is present middle imperative, second person singular, expressing a direct command with reflexive/self-involved force. "Seat yourself down" preserves the imperative mood, the second-person singular address, and the middle voice nuance of personal engagement in the action. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root κάθημαι (sit, be seated, remain, dwell, take a seat)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G2521-01 |
ekatheto | he/she was continuing to sit down |
G2521-03 |
kathemai | I was sitting down |
G2521-04 |
kathemenai | the ones sitting-down (feminine plural) |
Word Usage (91 occurrences of G2521)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 4:16 | καθήμενος | kathemenos | |
| Matthew 4:16 | καθημένοις | kathemenois | |
| Matthew 9:9 | καθήμενον | kathemenon |