Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to rush down
Usage: κατα-τρέχω [in LXX: Lev.26:37, Jdg.1:6 (רָדַף), al. ;] to run down: before ἐπί, with accusative of person(s), Act.21:32.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2701
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
6
Books
6
Strong's G2701 Quick Answer
Strong's G2701 κατατρέχω (katatrecho) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. katatrecho (kat-at-rekh'-o) v. 1. to run down, i.e. hasten from a tower [from G2596 and G5143] It has 6 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include down. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- katatrecho (kat-at-rekh'-o) v. 1. to run down, i.e. hasten from a tower [from G2596 and G5143]
- Usage
- 6 linked usages
- Books
- 6 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- down
Meaning and Definition
katatrecho (kat-at-rekh'-o) v. 1. to run down, i.e. hasten from a tower [from G2596 and G5143] KJV: run down Root(s): G2596, G5143
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2701. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2701 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render katatrecho, 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.
down
Acts 21:32
How Strong's G2701 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 4 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 G2701 (κατατρέχω) appears 5 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 3 Kingdoms 19:20 — κατέδραμεν
- 2 Maccabees 8:26 — κατατρέχοντες
- Job 16:10 — κατέδραμον
- Judges 1:6 — κατέδραμον
- Leviticus 26:37 — κατατρέχοντος
Strong's G2701 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 G2701 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down unto them: and when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they left beating of Paul.
Strong's G2701 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
4 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And brother shall disregard brother as in war, when none pursues; and ye shall not be able to withstand your enemies.
And Adoni-bezek fled, and they pursued after him, and took him, and cut off his thumbs and his great toes.
And Elisha left the cattle, and ran after Elijah and said, I will kiss my father, and follow after thee. And Elijah said, Return, for I have done a work for thee.
Strong's G2701 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
for it was the day before the Sabbath, and therefore they would no longer pursue them.
Usage Excerpts
First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2701.
And brother shall disregard brother as in war, when none pursues; and ye shall not be able to withstand your enemies.
And Adoni-bezek fled, and they pursued after him, and took him, and cut off his thumbs and his great toes.
And Elisha left the cattle, and ran after Elijah and said, I will kiss my father, and follow after thee. And Elijah said, Return, for I have done a work for thee.
He has attacked me with the keen glances of his eyes; With his sharp spear he has smitten me down upon my knees; And they have run upon me with one accord.
Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down unto them: and when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they left beating of Paul.
for it was the day before the Sabbath, and therefore they would no longer pursue them.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2701, grouped by book.
Leviticus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Judges 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G2701 FAQ
What does katatrecho (κατατρέχω) mean?
Katatrecho (Strong's G2701) is a Greek word most simply glossed "run down". katatrecho (kat-at-rekh'-o) v. 1. to run down, i.e. hasten from a tower [from G2596 and G5143]
How many times is katatrecho (κατατρέχω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's G2701 across 6 books.
Where can I study katatrecho (κατατρέχω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2701 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate katatrecho (κατατρέχω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as down. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2701 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 4 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2701, with linked reader references where each row is available.