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Strong's G339 ἀνακαθίζω (anakathizo)

Anakathizo means “sit up” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H339 — i (“island”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G339
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G339 Quick Answer

Strong's G339 ἀνακαθίζω (anakathizo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. anakathizo (an-ak-ath-id'-zo) v. 1. (properly) to set up 2. (reflexively) to sit up It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include she, sat, peter, dead, and began. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
anakathizo (an-ak-ath-id'-zo) v. 1. (properly) to set up 2. (reflexively) to sit up
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
she, sat, peter, dead, and began

Meaning and Definition

anakathizo (an-ak-ath-id'-zo) v. 1. (properly) to set up 2. (reflexively) to sit up [from G303 and G2523] KJV: sit up Root(s): G303, G2523

Original Word
ἀνακαθίζω
Transliteration
anakathizo
Derivation
Root: καθίζω R1: 303 R2: 2523
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G339. 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 sit up

Usage: ἀνα-καθ-ίζω (see: καθίζω); __1. trans., to set up. __2. Intrans., to sit up: Luk.7:15 (WH, mg., ἐκάθισεν), Act.9:40 (frequently in medical writings: MM, VGT, see word). † (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

she sat peter dead began speak delivered mother put forth kneeled down

How Strong's G339 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New 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 New Testament with 2 linked usages.

Strong's G339 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 G339 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 7:15 KJV

And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.

Acts 9:40 KJV

But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G339.

Luke 7:15 New Testament, KJV
And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.
Acts 9:40 New Testament, KJV
But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G339, grouped by book.

Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 7:15
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 9:40

Strong's G339 FAQ

What does anakathizo (ἀνακαθίζω) mean?

Anakathizo (Strong's G339) is a Greek word most simply glossed "sit up". anakathizo (an-ak-ath-id'-zo) v. 1. (properly) to set up 2. (reflexively) to sit up

How many times is anakathizo (ἀνακαθίζω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G339 across 2 books.

Where can I study anakathizo (ἀνακαθίζω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G339 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate anakathizo (ἀνακαθίζω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as she, sat, peter, dead, began, and speak. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.