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Strong's G2613 καταδικάζω (katadikazo)

Katadikazo means “condemn” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2613 — chanuphah (“profaneness”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2613
Language Greek
Linked Usages 15
Books 8

Strong's G2613 Quick Answer

Strong's G2613 καταδικάζω (katadikazo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. katadikazo (kat-ad-ik-ad'-zo) v. 1. to adjudge against, i.e. pronounce guilty [from G2596 and a derivative of G1349] It has 15 linked Bible usages across 8 books. Visible English usage signals include condemned and condemn. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
katadikazo (kat-ad-ik-ad'-zo) v. 1. to adjudge against, i.e. pronounce guilty [from G2596 and a derivative of G1349]
Usage
15 linked usages
Books
8 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
condemned and condemn

Meaning and Definition

katadikazo (kat-ad-ik-ad'-zo) v. 1. to adjudge against, i.e. pronounce guilty [from G2596 and a derivative of G1349] KJV: condemn Root(s): G2596, G1349

Original Word
καταδικάζω
Transliteration
katadikazo
Derivation
Root: δίκη R1: 2596 R2: 1349
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2613. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to condemn

Usage: κατα-δικάζω [in LXX: Psa.94:21 (רָשַׁע hi.), La 3:36 (עָוַת pi.), Wis.2:20, al. ;] to pass sentence upon, condemn; in cl., with genitive of person(s) (accusative of thing(s)); in late writers (so LXX), with accusative of person(s) (θανάτῳ, Wis, l.with): Mat.12:7, Jas.5:6; absol. (as Plat., Legg., 958c), Luk.6:37; pass., Mat.12:37, Luk.6:37.† δικάζω, to judge: Luk.6:37 (Tr., mg.; see: καταδ-; Cremer, 199).† (AS)

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How Strong's G2613 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render katadikazo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

condemned Matthew 12:7 condemn Luke 6:37

How Strong's G2613 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 6 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2613 (καταδικάζω) appears 11 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2613 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2613 in the New Testament

4 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 12:7 KJV

But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.

Matthew 12:37 KJV

For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

Luke 6:37 KJV

Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:

Strong's G2613 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

6 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Job 34:29 Septuagint / Brenton

And he will give quiet, and who will condemn? And he will hide his face, and who shall see him? Whether it be done against a nation, or against a man also:

Psalms 36:33 Septuagint / Brenton

But the Lord will not leave him in his hands, Nor by any means condemn him when he is judged.

Psalms 93:21 Septuagint / Brenton

They will hunt for the soul of the righteous, And condemn innocent blood.

Strong's G2613 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

5 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Solomon 2:20 Septuagint / Brenton

Let us condemn him with a shameful death: For by his own saying he shall be respected.

Wisdom of Solomon 11:10 Septuagint / Brenton

For these thou didst admonish and try, as a father: But the others, as a severe king, thou didst condemn and punish.

Wisdom of Solomon 12:15 Septuagint / Brenton

Forsomuch then as thou art righteous thyself, thou orderest all things righteously: Thinking it not agreeable with thy power To condemn him that hath not deserved to be punished.

Usage Excerpts

First 15 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2613.

Job 34:29 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he will give quiet, and who will condemn? And he will hide his face, and who shall see him? Whether it be done against a nation, or against a man also:
Psalms 36:33 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But the Lord will not leave him in his hands, Nor by any means condemn him when he is judged.
Psalms 93:21 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
They will hunt for the soul of the righteous, And condemn innocent blood.
Psalms 108:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
When he is judged, let him go forth condemned: And let his prayer become sin.
Lamentations 3:36 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
To condemn a man unjustly in his judgment, The Lord has not given commandment.
Daniel 1:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the chief of the eunuchs said to Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who has appointed your meat and your drink, lest he see your countenances gloomy in comparison of the young men your equals; so shall ye endanger my head to the king.
Matthew 12:7 New Testament, KJV
But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.
Matthew 12:37 New Testament, KJV
For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
Luke 6:37 New Testament, KJV
Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
James 5:6 New Testament, KJV
Ye have condemned and killed the just; and he doth not resist you.
Wisdom of Solomon 2:20 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Let us condemn him with a shameful death: For by his own saying he shall be respected.
Wisdom of Solomon 11:10 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For these thou didst admonish and try, as a father: But the others, as a severe king, thou didst condemn and punish.
Wisdom of Solomon 12:15 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Forsomuch then as thou art righteous thyself, thou orderest all things righteously: Thinking it not agreeable with thy power To condemn him that hath not deserved to be punished.
Wisdom of Solomon 12:27 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For, look, for what things they grudged, when they were punished, That is, for them whom they thought to be gods; now being punished in them, When they saw it, they acknowledged him to be the true God, whom before they denied to know; And therefore came extreme damnation upon them.
Wisdom of Solomon 17:10 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
They died for fear, Denying that they saw the air, which could of no side be avoided.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2613, grouped by book.

Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Lamentations 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Daniel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 2 usages, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
James 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Solomon 5 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G2613 FAQ

What does katadikazo (καταδικάζω) mean?

Katadikazo (Strong's G2613) is a Greek word most simply glossed "condemn". katadikazo (kat-ad-ik-ad'-zo) v. 1. to adjudge against, i.e. pronounce guilty [from G2596 and a derivative of G1349]

How many times is katadikazo (καταδικάζω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 15 linked usages for Strong's G2613 across 8 books.

Where can I study katadikazo (καταδικάζω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2613 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate katadikazo (καταδικάζω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as condemned and condemn. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2613 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 6 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 5 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2613, with linked reader references where each row is available.