Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
accuser
Usage: κατήγορος, -ου, ὁ [in LXX: Pro.18:17 (רִיב), 2Ma.4:5 * ;] an accuser: Act.23:30, 35 24:8 (WH, R, txt. om.) Act.25:16, 18.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2725
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
9
Books
5
Strong's G2725 Quick Answer
Strong's G2725 κατήγορος (kategoros) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kategoros (kat-ay'-gor-os) n. 1. against one in the assembly, i.e. a complainant at law 2. (specially) Satan It has 9 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include accusers, against, and accuser. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- kategoros (kat-ay'-gor-os) n. 1. against one in the assembly, i.e. a complainant at law 2. (specially) Satan
- Usage
- 9 linked usages
- Books
- 5 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- accusers, against, and accuser
Meaning and Definition
kategoros (kat-ay'-gor-os) n. 1. against one in the assembly, i.e. a complainant at law 2. (specially) Satan [from G2596 and G58] KJV: accuser Root(s): G2596, G58
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2725. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2725 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kategoros, 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.
How Strong's G2725 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old 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 7 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 G2725 (κατήγορος) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 2 Maccabees 4:5 — κατήγορος
- Proverbs 18:17 — κατήγορος
Strong's G2725 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 G2725 in the New Testament
7 indexed usages in New Testament.
When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?
And when it was told me how that the Jews laid wait for the man, I sent straightway to thee, and gave commandment to his accusers also to say before thee what they had against him. Farewell.
I will hear thee, said he, when thine accusers are also come. And he commanded him to be kept in Herod's judgment hall.
Strong's G2725 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
A righteous man accuses himself at the beginning of his speech, But when he has entered upon the attack, the adversary is reproved.
Strong's G2725 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
he went to the king, not to be an accuser of his countrymen, but seeking the good of all, both public and private:
Usage Excerpts
First 9 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2725.
A righteous man accuses himself at the beginning of his speech, But when he has entered upon the attack, the adversary is reproved.
When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?
And when it was told me how that the Jews laid wait for the man, I sent straightway to thee, and gave commandment to his accusers also to say before thee what they had against him. Farewell.
I will hear thee, said he, when thine accusers are also come. And he commanded him to be kept in Herod's judgment hall.
Commanding his accusers to come unto thee: by examining of whom thyself mayest take knowledge of all these things, whereof we accuse him.
To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before that he which is accused have the accusers face to face, and have licence to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him.
Against whom when the accusers stood up, they brought none accusation of such things as I supposed:
And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.
he went to the king, not to be an accuser of his countrymen, but seeking the good of all, both public and private:
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2725, grouped by book.
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
John 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 5 usages, New Testament
Revelation 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G2725 FAQ
What does kategoros (κατήγορος) mean?
Kategoros (Strong's G2725) is a Greek word most simply glossed "accuser". kategoros (kat-ay'-gor-os) n. 1. against one in the assembly, i.e. a complainant at law 2. (specially) Satan
How many times is kategoros (κατήγορος) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 9 linked usages for Strong's G2725 across 5 books.
Where can I study kategoros (κατήγορος) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2725 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate kategoros (κατήγορος)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as accusers, against, and accuser. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2725 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2725, with linked reader references where each row is available.