Strong's Lexicon katastéma: Condition, demeanor, state Original Word: κατάστημα Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb καθίστημι (kathistēmi), meaning "to set down" or "to establish." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "katastéma," similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words like מַצָּב (matsav), meaning "position" or "state," and תַּכְלִית (takhlit), meaning "perfection" or "completion." Usage: The term "katastéma" refers to a state or condition, often in the context of one's demeanor or behavior. It can denote the outward expression of an inward state, reflecting one's character or disposition. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of "katastéma" was significant in understanding a person's character and social standing. It was often used to describe the visible manifestation of one's inner qualities, which was important in a society that valued honor and reputation. In the New Testament context, this term would have been understood by early Christians as relating to the moral and spiritual condition of a person, reflecting their relationship with God and others. HELPS Word-studies 2688 katástēma (from 2596 /katá, "down, exactly according to," intensifying 2476 /hístēmi, "stand") – properly, stand down, referring to what is established, i.e. settled according to a fixed, exact design (used only in Tit 2:3). 2688 /katástēma ("settled-lifestyle") refers to a believer exemplifying enduring qualities that specifically (exactly) glorify the Lord. [2688 (katástēma) primarily refers to a "condition, state, of the body, etc., hence demeanor" (A-S).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kathistémi Definition demeanor NASB Translation behavior (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2688: κατάστημακατάστημα, καταστηματος, τό (καθίστημι) (Latinstatus, habitus) (demeanor, deportment, bearing): Titus 2:3. (3Macc. 5:45; Josephus, b. j. 1, 1, 4 (of a city; cf. ἀτρεμαιω τῷ καταστήματι πρός τόν θάνατον ἀπεηι, Josephus, Antiquities 15, 7, 5; Plutarch, Marcell. 23, 6; cf. Tib. Gracch. 2, 2. See Wetstein (1752) on Titus, the passage cited; cf. Ignatius ad Trall. 3, 2 [ET] (and Jacobson or Zahn, in the place cited)).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance behavior. From kathistemi; properly, a position or condition, i.e. (subjectively) demeanor -- behaviour. see GREEK kathistemi Forms and Transliterations καταστηματι καταστήματι κατεστηρίχθαι katastemati katastēmati katastḗmatiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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