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Strong's G2661 καταξιόω (kataxioo)

kataxioo - meaning, definition, and linked Bible usage across the indexed canon, including Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where this Strong's number appears.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2661 — chaphor (“burrower”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2661
Language Greek
Linked Usages 8
Books 6

Strong's G2661 Quick Answer

Strong's G2661 καταξιόω (kataxioo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kataxioo (kat-ax-ee-oh'-o) v. 1. to deem entirely deserving [from G2596 and G515] It has 8 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include worthy and counted. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
kataxioo (kat-ax-ee-oh'-o) v. 1. to deem entirely deserving [from G2596 and G515]
Usage
8 linked usages
Books
6 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
worthy and counted

Meaning and Definition

kataxioo (kat-ax-ee-oh'-o) v. 1. to deem entirely deserving [from G2596 and G515] KJV: (ac-)count worthy Root(s): G2596, G515

Original Word
καταξιόω
Transliteration
kataxioo
Derivation
Root: ἀξιόω R1: 2596 R2: 515
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2661. 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 consider worthy

Usage: κατ-αξιόω, -ῶ [in LXX: 2Ma.13:12, 3Ma.3:21 3Mac 4:11, 4Ma.18:3 * ;] to deem worthy: with accusative of person(s) and genitive of thing(s), 2Th.1:5; pass. before inf., Luk.20:35, Act.5:41.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2661 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kataxioo, 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.

counted Acts 5:41 worthy Luke 20:35

How Strong's G2661 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 New Testament with 4 linked usages.
  • 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 G2661 (καταξιόω) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2661 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 G2661 in the New Testament

4 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 20:35 KJV

But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:

Luke 21:36 KJV

Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

Acts 5:41 KJV

And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.

Strong's G2661 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

4 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 13:12 Septuagint / Brenton

So when they had all done this together, and besought the merciful Lord with weeping and fasting, and lying flat upon the ground three days long, Judas, having exhorted them, commanded they should be in a readiness.

3 Maccabees 3:21 Septuagint / Brenton

Accordingly, bearing no ill-will against their kinsmen at Jerusalem, but rather remembering our connection with them, and the numerous matters with sincere heart from a remote period entrusted to them, we wished to venture a total alteration of their state, by bestowing upon them the rights of citizens of Alexandria, and to admit them to the everlasting rites of our solemnities.

3 Maccabees 4:11 Septuagint / Brenton

They were conveyed accordingly in this vessel, and at the end of it arrived at Schedia. The king had ordered them to be cast into the vast hippodrome, which was built in front of the city. This place was well adapted by its situation to expose them to the gaze of all comers into the city, and of those who went from the city into the country. Thus they could hold no communication with his forces; nay, were deemed unworthy of any civilized accommodation.

Usage Excerpts

First 8 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2661.

Luke 20:35 New Testament, KJV
But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:
Luke 21:36 New Testament, KJV
Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
Acts 5:41 New Testament, KJV
And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
2 Thessalonians 1:5 New Testament, KJV
Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:
2 Maccabees 13:12 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
So when they had all done this together, and besought the merciful Lord with weeping and fasting, and lying flat upon the ground three days long, Judas, having exhorted them, commanded they should be in a readiness.
3 Maccabees 3:21 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Accordingly, bearing no ill-will against their kinsmen at Jerusalem, but rather remembering our connection with them, and the numerous matters with sincere heart from a remote period entrusted to them, we wished to venture a total alteration of their state, by bestowing upon them the rights of citizens of Alexandria, and to admit them to the everlasting rites of our solemnities.
3 Maccabees 4:11 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
They were conveyed accordingly in this vessel, and at the end of it arrived at Schedia. The king had ordered them to be cast into the vast hippodrome, which was built in front of the city. This place was well adapted by its situation to expose them to the gaze of all comers into the city, and of those who went from the city into the country. Thus they could hold no communication with his forces; nay, were deemed unworthy of any civilized accommodation.
4 Maccabees 18:3 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Whence those persons giving up their bodies to pains for the sake of religion, were not only admired by men, but were deemed worthy of a divine portion.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2661, grouped by book.

Luke 2 usages, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
2 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G2661 FAQ

What does kataxioo (καταξιόω) mean?

Strong's G2661 is a Greek entry for G2661 καταξιόω (kataxioo). kataxioo (kat-ax-ee-oh'-o) v. 1. to deem entirely deserving [from G2596 and G515]

How many times is kataxioo (καταξιόω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 8 linked usages for Strong's G2661 across 6 books.

Where can I study kataxioo (καταξιόω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2661 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate kataxioo (καταξιόω)?

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

Does Strong's G2661 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 4 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2661, with linked reader references where each row is available.