2515. kathedra
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kathedra: Seat, Chair

Original Word: καθέδρα
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: kathedra
Pronunciation: kath-AY-drah
Phonetic Spelling: (kath-ed'-rah)
Definition: Seat, Chair
Meaning: a seat, chair.

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 Origin
from kata and the same as hedraios
Definition
a seat
NASB Translation
chair (1), seats (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2515: καθέδρα

καθέδρα, καθέδρας, (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
Strong's Hebrew 3427: יָשַׁב (yashab) • to sit, remain, dwell

These Hebrew terms similarly convey the idea of sitting or dwelling, often in contexts that imply authority or permanence, paralleling the Greek concept of καθέδρα as a seat of authority or teaching.

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.

In the cultural and historical context of the New Testament, a καθέδρα would be more than just a piece of furniture; it symbolized the authority of the one who occupied it. Teachers and leaders would sit to teach, and their seat would be a place from which they dispensed wisdom and instruction. This is reflective of the rabbinical tradition where the teacher's seat was a place of honor and respect.

The use of καθέδρα in the New Testament underscores the importance of rightful authority and the responsibilities that come with it. It serves as a reminder of the weight of teaching and leading others, especially in spiritual matters.

Forms and Transliterations
καθέδρα καθέδραν καθεδρας καθέδρας kathedras kathédras
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Englishman's Concordance
Matthew 21:12 N-AFP
GRK: 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
GRK: τῆς Μωυσέως καθέδρας ἐκάθισαν οἱ
NAS: have seated themselves in the chair of Moses;
KJV: in Moses' seat:
INT: Moses' seat have sat down the

Mark 11:15 N-AFP
GRK: καὶ τὰς καθέδρας τῶν πωλούντων
NAS: of the money changers and the seats of those
KJV: and the seats of them
INT: and the seats of those selling

Strong's Greek 2515
3 Occurrences


καθέδρας — 3 Occ.















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