Lexicon ktétór: Owner, Possessor Original Word: κτήτωρ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ownerFrom ktaomai; an owner -- possessor. see GREEK ktaomai NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ktaomai Definition a possessor NASB Translation owners (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2935: κτήτωρκτήτωρ, κτητορος, ὁ (κτάομαι), a possessor: Acts 4:34. (Diodorus excpt., p. 599, 17; Clement of Alexandria; Byzantine writings.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb κτάομαι (ktaomai), meaning "to acquire" or "to possess."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for κτήτωρ, similar concepts of ownership and possession can be found in Hebrew words such as בַּעַל (ba'al, Strong's Hebrew 1167), meaning "owner" or "master," and קָנָה (qanah, Strong's Hebrew 7069), meaning "to acquire" or "to possess." These terms reflect the biblical understanding of ownership as both a privilege and a responsibility, aligning with the teachings found in the New Testament. Usage: The word κτήτωρ is used in the context of ownership, often implying a rightful or legal possession of property or goods. Context: The Greek term κτήτωρ appears in the New Testament to denote an individual who possesses or owns something. This concept of ownership is not merely about physical possession but also encompasses the idea of stewardship and responsibility. In the cultural and historical context of the New Testament, ownership was often associated with social status and wealth, reflecting one's position and influence within the community. Forms and Transliterations κτητορες κτήτορες ktetores ktētores ktḗtoresLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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