Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to pour
Usage: κατα-χέω [in LXX for יָצַק, נָטָה, עָטָה hi. ;] to pour down upon: with genitive (cl.), Mrk.14:3; before ἐπί, with genitive, Mat.26:7.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2708
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
6
Books
6
Strong's G2708 Quick Answer
Strong's G2708 καταχέω (katacheo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. katacheo (kat-akh-eh'-o) v. 1. to pour down (out) [from G2596 and cheo "to pour"] It has 6 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include poured. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- katacheo (kat-akh-eh'-o) v. 1. to pour down (out) [from G2596 and cheo "to pour"]
- Usage
- 6 linked usages
- Books
- 6 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- poured
Meaning and Definition
katacheo (kat-akh-eh'-o) v. 1. to pour down (out) [from G2596 and cheo "to pour"] KJV: pour Root(s): G2596
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2708. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2708 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render katacheo, 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.
poured
Matthew 26:7
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How Strong's G2708 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 3 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 G2708 (καταχέω) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 4 Maccabees 6:25 — κατέχεον
- Genesis 39:21 — κατέχεεν
- Job 41:15 — καταχέει
- Psalms 88:46 — κατέχεας
Strong's G2708 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 G2708 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.
And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head.
Strong's G2708 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And the Lord was with Joseph, and poured down mercy upon him; and he gave him favor in the sight of the chief keeper of the prison.
The flesh also of his body is joined together: If one pours violence upon him, he shall not be moved.
Thou hast shortened the days of his throne: Thou hast poured shame upon him. Pause.
Strong's G2708 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
then with their wickedly contrived instruments they burned him on the fire, and poured stinking fluids down into his nostrils.
Usage Excerpts
First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2708.
And the Lord was with Joseph, and poured down mercy upon him; and he gave him favor in the sight of the chief keeper of the prison.
The flesh also of his body is joined together: If one pours violence upon him, he shall not be moved.
Thou hast shortened the days of his throne: Thou hast poured shame upon him. Pause.
There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.
And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head.
then with their wickedly contrived instruments they burned him on the fire, and poured stinking fluids down into his nostrils.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2708, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G2708 FAQ
What does katacheo (καταχέω) mean?
Katacheo (Strong's G2708) is a Greek word most simply glossed "pour". katacheo (kat-akh-eh'-o) v. 1. to pour down (out) [from G2596 and cheo "to pour"]
How many times is katacheo (καταχέω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's G2708 across 6 books.
Where can I study katacheo (καταχέω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2708 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate katacheo (καταχέω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as poured. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2708 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2708, with linked reader references where each row is available.