κρατέω, -ῶ (< κράτος), [in LXX chiefly for חָזַק hi., also for אָחַז, etc. ;] __1. to be strong, mighty, hence, to rule, be master, prevail (so chiefly in cl.; in LXX: Refs Est.1:1, I Est.4:38, Wis.14:19, al.). __2. to get possession of, obtain, take hold of (Hdt., Thuc., al.): with genitive of thing(s) (M, Pr., 65), Act.27:13; τ. χειρός, Refs Mat.9:25, Mrk.1:31 5:41 9:27, Luk.8:54; with accusative of thing(s), Mat.12:11; with accusative of person(s), Refs Mat.14:3 18:28 21:46 22:6 26:4, 48 ff., Mrk.3:21 6:17 12:12 14:1, 44 ff, Refs Act.3:11 24:6, Rev.20:2 (cf. 2Ki.6:6). __3. to hold, hold fast (Æsch., Polyb., al.): with accusative of thing(s), ἐν τ. δεξιᾷ, Rev.2:1. Metaph.: with accusative of person(s), pass., Act.2:24; with accusative of thing(s), Refs Rev.2:13, 25 3:11; τ. κεφαλήν (i.e. Christ), Col.2:19; τ. παράδοσιν (-εις), λόγον, διδαχήν, Refs Mrk.7:3-4, 8 9:10, 2Th.2:15, Rev.2:14-15; with genitive of thing(s), Refs Heb.4:14 6:18; of sins, to retain, Jhn.20:23; of restraint, before ἵνα μή, Rev.7:1; pass., before τοῦ μή, Luk.24:16.† (AS)
Thayer:
1) to have power, be powerful 1a) to be chief, be master of, to rule 2) to get possession of 2a) to become master of, to obtain 2b) to take hold of 2c) to take hold of, take, seize 2c1) to lay hands on one in order to get him into one's power 3) to hold 3a) to hold in the hand 3b) to hold fast, i.e. not discard or let go 3b1) to keep carefully and faithfully 3c) to continue to hold, to retain 3c1) of death continuing to hold one 3c2) to hold in check, restrain
κρατέω
krateō
krat-eh'-o
From G2904; to usestrength, that is, seize or retain (literally or figuratively)
KJV Usage: hold (by, fast), keep, lay hand (hold) on, obtain, retain, take (by).
G193 ἀκράτηςἀκράτης
akratēs
ak-rat'-ace
From G1 (as a negative particle) and G2904; powerless, that is, withoutselfcontrol
KJV Usage: incontinent.
G1468 ἐγκρατήςἐγκρατής
egkratēs
eng-krat-ace'
From G1722 and G2904; strongin a thing (masterful), that is, (figuratively and reflexively) selfcontrolled (in appetite, etc.)
KJV Usage: temperate.
G2594 καρτερέωκαρτερέω
kartereō
kar-ter-eh'-o
From a derivative of G2904 (transposed); to bestrong, that is, (figuratively) steadfast (patient)
KJV Usage: endure.
G2900 κραταιόςκραταιός
krataios
krat-ah-yos'
From G2904; powerful
KJV Usage: mighty.
G2903 κράτιστοςκράτιστος
kratistos
krat'-is-tos
Superlative of a derivative of G2904; strongest, that is, (in dignity) veryhonorable
KJV Usage: most excellent (noble).
G2909 κρείττωνκρείττων
kreittōn
krite'-tohn
Comparative of a derivative of G2904; stronger, that is, (figuratively) better, that is, nobler
KJV Usage: best, better.
G3841 παντοκράτωρπαντοκράτωρ
pantokratōr
pan-tok-rat'-ore
From G3956 and G2904; the allruling, that is, God (as absolute and universal sovereign)
KJV Usage: Almighty, Omnipotent.
G4031 περικρατήςπερικρατής
perikratēs
per-ee-krat-ace'
From G4012 and G2904; strong all around, that is, a master (manager)
G5820Synonyms
See Definition for bia { [G970]}
See Definition for dynamis { [G1411]}
See Definition for energeia { [G1753]}
See Definition for exousia { [G1849]}
See Definition for ischys { [G2479]}
See Definition for kratos { [G2904]}
970-force, effective, often oppressive power exhibiting itself
in single deeds of violence
1411-power, natural ability, general and inherent
1753-working, power in exercise, operative power
1849-primarily liberty of action? Then authority--either as
delegated power, or as unrestrained, arbitrary power
2479-strength, power, (especially physical) as an endowment
2904-might, relative and manifested power--in the NT chiefly
of God.