κάτω
kato
below
(compare κατώτερος); adverb from κατά; downwards:--beneath, bottom, down, under.
Mark 14:66 · Word #5
Lexicon G2736
| Lemma | κάτω |
| Transliteration | kátō |
| Strong's | G2736 |
| In-context | below |
| Literal | below |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | κάτω |
| Strong's | G2736 |
SIBI-P1 G2736-01
downward / down-below
| Root | κάτω (katō) |
| Core Meanings | down, below, beneath, lower place, downward direction |
| Semantic Range | downward in direction, below in location, beneath in rank or position, the lower regions, metaphorically of humility or descent. |
| Conceptual Significance | κάτω frequently participates in biblical vertical imagery contrasting what is above (heavenly, exalted) with what is below (earthly, humbled). It can mark physical descent, spatial contrast, or theological themes of humiliation, incarnation, and the distinction between heavenly and earthly realms. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,D = adverb; indeclinable; expresses direction or location toward a lower position; no gender, number, or case distinctions. |
| Rendering Rationale | κάτω is an indeclinable adverb derived from κατά (“down”). The rendering “downward / down-below” preserves its core spatial sense of movement or position toward a lower place while reflecting its adverbial function rather than treating it as a noun or adjective. |
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Word Usage (9 occurrences of G2736)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 4:6 | κάτω | kato | |
| Matthew 27:51 | κάτω | kato | |
| Mark 14:66 | κάτω | kato | below |