κρατῆσαι
kratesai
from κράτος; to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively):--hold (by, fast), keep, lay hand (hold) on, obtain, retain, take (by).
Matthew 21:46 · Word #4
Lexicon G2902
| Lemma | κρατέω |
| Transliteration | kratéō |
| Strong's | G2902 |
Morphology V AOR ACT INF
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | INF — Infinitive — The verbal idea without person/number |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | κρατέω |
| Strong's | G2902 |
SIBI-P1 G2902-13
to seize firmly by strength
| Root | κρατέω (kratéō) |
| Core Meanings | be strong, exercise strength, seize, take hold of, grasp firmly, retain, overpower |
| Semantic Range | to grasp physically, arrest or apprehend, take control of, hold fast, retain possession, gain mastery over, prevail upon |
| Conceptual Significance | Derived from the concept of strength (κράτος), this verb often conveys decisive action—whether physically seizing someone, firmly holding to a person or teaching, or asserting dominion. It can imply resolute grasping, both literal and figurative, highlighting themes of authority, perseverance, and decisive intervention in biblical narrative. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,V,NAA = Verb, Aorist, Active, Infinitive. Aorist expresses a complete or simple action; active voice indicates the subject performs the action; infinitive conveys purpose, result, or complementary action. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist active infinitive form calls for a simple, undefined act expressed as "to seize." Rendering it "to seize firmly by strength" preserves the root connection to κράτος (strength, might) and reflects the active voice and infinitive mood as a purposeful or resultant action. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root κρατέω (be strong, exercise strength, seize, take hold of, grasp firmly, retain, overpower)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G2902-01 |
ekratesamen | we were taking hold |
G2902-02 |
ekratesan | they were holding fast in strength |
G2902-03 |
ekratesate | you were forcefully-seizing |
Word Usage (47 occurrences of G2902)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 9:25 | ἐκράτησεν | ekratesen | |
| Matthew 12:11 | κρατήσει | kratesei | |
| Matthew 14:3 | κρατήσας | kratesas |