Strong's Lexicon katholou: At all, altogether, entirely Original Word: καθόλου Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words κατά (kata, meaning "according to") and ὅλος (holos, meaning "whole" or "entire"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for καθόλου, the concept of totality or completeness can be found in Hebrew words like כָּל (kol, meaning "all" or "every") and תָּמִים (tamim, meaning "complete" or "whole"). Usage: The adverb καθόλου is used to express the idea of something being complete or entire. It conveys the sense of "at all" or "altogether," often used to emphasize the totality or completeness of an action or state. In the New Testament, it is used to underscore the comprehensive nature of a statement or condition. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Greek language and culture, the concept of wholeness or entirety was significant in philosophical and rhetorical discussions. The term καθόλου would have been understood as emphasizing the totality or completeness of a concept, aligning with the Greek philosophical pursuit of understanding the whole of reality. In the New Testament, this term is used to convey the fullness of a truth or condition, often in theological or moral discussions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from kata and holos Definition in general NASB Translation all (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2527: καθόλουκαθόλου (i. e. καθ' ὅλου ( as it is written in authors before Aristotle (Liddell and Scott))), adverb, wholly, entirely, at all: Acts 4:18. ((Exodus 22:11); Ezekiel 13:3, 22; Amos 3:3, 4; Xenophon, Plato, Demosthenes, Aristotle, and following.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance at all. From kata and holos; on the whole, i.e. Entirely -- at all. see GREEK kata see GREEK holos Forms and Transliterations καθολου καθόλου καθομολογήσηται καθωμολογήσατο katholou kathólouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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