Lexicon kathedra: Seat, Chair Original Word: καθέδρα Strong's Exhaustive Concordance seat. From kata and the same as hedraios; a bench (literally or figuratively) -- seat. see GREEK kata see GREEK hedraios NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kata and the same as hedraios Definition a seat NASB Translation chair (1), seats (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2515: καθέδρακαθέδρα, καθέδρας, ἡ (κατά and ἕδρα), a chair, seat: Matthew 21:12; Mark 11:15 (Sir. 12:12; Herodian, 2, 3, 17 (7 edition, Bekker)); of the exalted seat occupied by men of eminent rank or influence, as teachers and judges: ἐπί τῆς Μωϋσέως καθέδρας ἐκάθισαν, sit on the seat which Moses formerly occupied, i. e. bear themselves as Moses' successors in explaining and defending his law, Matthew 23:2. (the Sept. for מושָׁב and שֶׁבֶת. (Xenophon, Aristotle, others.)) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from κατά (kata, meaning "down") and ἕδρα (hedra, meaning "seat" or "base").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 4186: מוֹשָׁב (moshav) • seat, dwelling, assembly Usage: The term καθέδρα is used in the New Testament to denote a physical seat or a metaphorical position of authority, often associated with teaching or judgment. Context: The Greek word καθέδρα appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize authority and teaching. It is notably used in Matthew 23:2, where Jesus speaks of the "seat of Moses," indicating a position of teaching authority within the Jewish tradition. The term suggests not just a physical seat but a role or office that carries significant responsibility and influence. Forms and Transliterations καθέδρα καθέδραν καθεδρας καθέδρας kathedras kathédrasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 21:12 N-AFPGRK: καὶ τὰς καθέδρας τῶν πωλούντων NAS: of the money changers and the seats of those KJV: and the seats of them that sold INT: and the seats of those selling Matthew 23:2 N-GFS Mark 11:15 N-AFP |