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Strong's G2865 κομίζω (komizo)

Komizo means “bring” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2865 — chathath (“abolish”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2865
Language Greek
Linked Usages 37
Books 22

Strong's G2865 Quick Answer

Strong's G2865 κομίζω (komizo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. komizo (kom-id'-zo) v. 1. (properly) to provide for 2. (by implication) to carry off (from harm) It has 37 linked Bible usages across 22 books. Visible English usage signals include obtained. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
komizo (kom-id'-zo) v. 1. (properly) to provide for 2. (by implication) to carry off (from harm)
Usage
37 linked usages
Books
22 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
obtained

Meaning and Definition

komizo (kom-id'-zo) v. 1. (properly) to provide for 2. (by implication) to carry off (from harm) 3. (genitive case) to obtain [from a primary komeo "to tend, take care of"] KJV: bring, receive See also: G2864

Original Word
κομίζω
Transliteration
komizo
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2865. 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 bring/be repaid

Usage: κομίζω [in LXX for נָשָׂא, etc. ;] __1. to take care of. __2. to carry off safe. __3. to carry off as booty. __4. to bear or carry: Luk.7:37. Mid., to bear for oneself, hence, __(a) to receive: Heb.10:36 11:13, 39, 1Pe.1:9 5:4, 2Pe.2:13; __(b) to receive back, recover (in cl. so also act.): Mat.25:27, Heb.11:19; metaphorically, of requital, 2Co.5:10, Col.3:25; παρὰ Κυρίου, Eph.6:8 (cf. ἐκ-, συν-κομίζω).† (AS)

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How Strong's G2865 Is Translated

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

obtained Hebrews 11:39

How Strong's G2865 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, New Testament, and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. 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 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 18 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 G2865 (κομίζω) appears 26 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2865 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 G2865 in the New Testament

11 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 25:27 KJV

Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.

Luke 7:37 KJV

And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,

2 Corinthians 5:10 KJV

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

Strong's G2865 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

8 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 38:20 Septuagint / Brenton

And Judah sent the kid of the goats by the hand of his shepherd the Adullamite, to receive the pledge from the woman; and he found her not.

Leviticus 20:17 Septuagint / Brenton

Whosoever shall take his sister by his father or by his mother, and shall see her nakedness, and she see his nakedness, it is a reproach: they shall be destroyed before the children of their family; he has uncovered his sister’s nakedness, they shall bear their sin.

Ezra 6:5 Septuagint / Brenton

And also let the golden and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took forth out of the temple which is at Jerusalem, and brought unto Babylon, be restored, and brought again unto the temple which is at Jerusalem, every one to his place, and place them in the house of God.

Strong's G2865 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

18 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Esdras 4:5 Septuagint / Brenton

They slay and are slain, and transgress not the king’s commandment: if they get the victory, they bring all to the king, as well the spoil, as all things else.

1 Esdras 9:39 Septuagint / Brenton

and they spoke unto Ezra the priest and reader, that he would bring the law of Moses, that was given of the Lord God of Israel.

1 Esdras 9:40 Septuagint / Brenton

So Ezra the chief priest brought the law to the whole multitude from man to woman, and to all the priests, to hear the law in the first day of the seventh month.

Usage Excerpts

First 37 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2865.

Genesis 38:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Judah sent the kid of the goats by the hand of his shepherd the Adullamite, to receive the pledge from the woman; and he found her not.
Leviticus 20:17 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Whosoever shall take his sister by his father or by his mother, and shall see her nakedness, and she see his nakedness, it is a reproach: they shall be destroyed before the children of their family; he has uncovered his sister’s nakedness, they shall bear their sin.
Ezra 6:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And also let the golden and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took forth out of the temple which is at Jerusalem, and brought unto Babylon, be restored, and brought again unto the temple which is at Jerusalem, every one to his place, and place them in the house of God.
Psalms 39:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Let those that say to me, Aha, aha, quickly receive shame for their reward.
Ezekiel 16:52 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou therefore bear thy punishment, for that thou hast corrupted thy sisters by thy sins which thou hast committed beyond them; and thou hast made them appear more righteous than thyself: thou therefore be ashamed, and bear thy dishonor, in that thou hast justified thy sisters.
Ezekiel 16:54 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
that thou mayest bear thy punishment, and be dishonored for all that thou hast done in provoking me to anger.
Ezekiel 16:58 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
As for thine ungodliness and thine iniquities, thou hast borne them, saith the Lord.
Hosea 2:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Therefore I will return, and take away my corn in its season, and my wine in its time; and I will take away my raiment and my linen clothes, so that she shall not cover her nakedness.
Matthew 25:27 New Testament, KJV
Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.
Luke 7:37 New Testament, KJV
And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,
2 Corinthians 5:10 New Testament, KJV
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
Ephesians 6:8 New Testament, KJV
Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.
Colossians 3:25 New Testament, KJV
But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
Hebrews 10:36 New Testament, KJV
For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
Hebrews 11:19 New Testament, KJV
Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure.
Hebrews 11:39 New Testament, KJV
And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:
1 Peter 1:9 New Testament, KJV
Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.
1 Peter 5:4 New Testament, KJV
And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
2 Peter 2:13 New Testament, KJV
And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;
1 Esdras 4:5 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
They slay and are slain, and transgress not the king’s commandment: if they get the victory, they bring all to the king, as well the spoil, as all things else.
1 Esdras 9:39 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
and they spoke unto Ezra the priest and reader, that he would bring the law of Moses, that was given of the Lord God of Israel.
1 Esdras 9:40 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
So Ezra the chief priest brought the law to the whole multitude from man to woman, and to all the priests, to hear the law in the first day of the seventh month.
Tobit 7:12 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And Raguel said, Then take her from henceforth according to the manner, for thou art her cousin, and she is thine, and the merciful God give you good success in all things.
Tobit 7:13 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Then he called his daughter Sarah, and she came to her father, and he took her by the hand, and gave her to be wife to Tobias, saying, Behold, take her after the law of Moses, and lead her away to thy father. And he blessed them;
Tobit 9:2 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Brother Azariah, take with thee a servant, and two camels, and go to Rages of Media to Gabael, and bring me the money, and bring him to the wedding.
1 Maccabees 13:37 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
The golden crown, and the scarlet robe, which ye sent unto us, we have received: and we are ready to make a steadfast peace with you, yea, and to write unto our officers, to confirm the immunities which we have granted.
2 Maccabees 7:11 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
and said courageously, These I had from heaven; and for his laws I despise them; and from him I hope to receive them again.
2 Maccabees 7:29 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Fear not this tormentor, but, being worthy of thy brethren, take thy death, that I may receive thee again in mercy with thy brethren.
2 Maccabees 8:33 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Furthermore at such time as they kept the feast for the victory in their country they burned Callisthenes, and some others that had set fire upon the holy gates, who had fled into a little house; and they received a reward meet for their wickedness.
2 Maccabees 10:1 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Now Maccabeus and his company, the Lord guiding them, recovered the temple and the city:
2 Maccabees 13:8 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
for inasmuch as he had committed many sins about the altar, whose fire and ashes were holy, he received his death in ashes.
3 Maccabees 1:3 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But Dositheus, called the son of Drimylus, by birth a Jew, afterward a renegade from the laws and observances of his country, conveyed Ptolemy away, and made an obscure person lie down in his stead in the tent. It befell this man to receive the fate which was meant for the other.
3 Maccabees 1:8 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
The Jews also sent some of their council and of their elders to him. The greetings, guest gifts, and congratulations on the past, bestowed by them, filled him with the greater eagerness to visit their city.
3 Maccabees 7:22 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Every man received back his own, according to inventory; those who had obtained their goods, giving them up with the greatest terror. For the greatest God wrought with perfectness wonders for their salvation.
4 Maccabees 3:14 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And having boldly discovered the fountain, they filled out of it the draft for the king.
Wisdom of Solomon 18:21 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For then the blameless man made haste, and stood forth to defend them; And bringing the shield of his proper ministry, Even prayer, and the propitiation of incense, Set himself against the wrath, and so brought the calamity to an end, Declaring that he was thy servant.
Wisdom of Sirach 29:6 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
If he prevail, he shall hardly receive the half, And he will count as if he had found it: If not, he hath deprived him of his money, And he hath gotten him an enemy without cause: He payeth him with cursings and railings; And for honor he will pay him disgrace.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2865, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Leviticus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezra 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Hosea 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Ephesians 1 usage, New Testament
Colossians 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 3 usages, New Testament
1 Peter 2 usages, New Testament
2 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
1 Esdras 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Tobit 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 5 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G2865 FAQ

What does komizo (κομίζω) mean?

Komizo (Strong's G2865) is a Greek word most simply glossed "bring". komizo (kom-id'-zo) v. 1. (properly) to provide for 2. (by implication) to carry off (from harm)

How many times is komizo (κομίζω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 37 linked usages for Strong's G2865 across 22 books.

Where can I study komizo (κομίζω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2865 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate komizo (κομίζω)?

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

Does Strong's G2865 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 8 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 18 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2865, with linked reader references where each row is available.