Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to oppress
Usage: κατα-πονέω, -ῶ [in LXX: 2Ma.8:2 (A), 3Ma.2:2 3Mac 2:13 * ;] to wear down, oppress, treat hardly: pass., Act.7:24, 2Pe.2:7.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2669
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
3
Strong's G2669 Quick Answer
Strong's G2669 καταπονέω (kataponeo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kataponeo (kat-ap-on-eh'-o) v. 1. to labor down, i.e. wear with toil 2. (figuratively) harass It has 4 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include vexed. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- kataponeo (kat-ap-on-eh'-o) v. 1. to labor down, i.e. wear with toil 2. (figuratively) harass
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- vexed
Meaning and Definition
kataponeo (kat-ap-on-eh'-o) v. 1. to labor down, i.e. wear with toil 2. (figuratively) harass [from G2596 and a derivative of G4192] KJV: oppress, vex Root(s): G2596, G4192
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2669. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2669 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kataponeo, 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.
vexed
2 Peter 2:7
How Strong's G2669 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 2 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 G2669 (καταπονέω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 3 Maccabees 2:2 — καταπονουμένοις
- 3 Maccabees 2:13 — καταπονούμεθα
Strong's G2669 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 G2669 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended him, and avenged him that was oppressed, and smote the Egyptian:
And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked:
Strong's G2669 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
O Lord, Lord, King of the heavens, and Ruler of the whole creation, Holy among the holy, sole Governor, Almighty, give ear to us who are oppressed by a wicked and profane one, who exulteth in his confidence and strength.
see now, holy King, how through our many and great sins we are borne down, and made subject to our enemies, and are become weak and powerless.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2669.
And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended him, and avenged him that was oppressed, and smote the Egyptian:
And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked:
O Lord, Lord, King of the heavens, and Ruler of the whole creation, Holy among the holy, sole Governor, Almighty, give ear to us who are oppressed by a wicked and profane one, who exulteth in his confidence and strength.
see now, holy King, how through our many and great sins we are borne down, and made subject to our enemies, and are become weak and powerless.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2669, grouped by book.
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
2 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
3 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G2669 FAQ
What does kataponeo (καταπονέω) mean?
Kataponeo (Strong's G2669) is a Greek word most simply glossed "oppress". kataponeo (kat-ap-on-eh'-o) v. 1. to labor down, i.e. wear with toil 2. (figuratively) harass
How many times is kataponeo (καταπονέω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G2669 across 3 books.
Where can I study kataponeo (καταπονέω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2669 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate kataponeo (καταπονέω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as vexed. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2669 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2669, with linked reader references where each row is available.