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κατέχω
katechō
Basic Gloss
katechō is a Greek word meaning "to hold down (fast), in various applications (literally or figuratively)", encompassing ideas like have, hold, keep, let.
to hold down (fast), in various applications (literally or figuratively)
The Greek word katechō means "to hold down (fast), in various applications (literally or figuratively)," encompassing related ideas including have, hold, keep, let.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
Word DNA
Origin
This word acts as a root form.
Meaning Layers
This word carries distinct senses across different contexts.
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