Lexical Definition
κατήγορος katḗgoros (kat-ay'-gor-os) accuser G:N-M
from κατά and ἀγορά
accuser.
- against one in the assembly, i.e. a complainant at law
- specially, Satan
Usage: 5 forms in 7 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| κατηγόρουσ | accusers | Acts.24.8 • Acts.25.16 |
| κατηγόροισ | accusers | Acts.23.30 |
| κατήγοροσ | an accuser | LXX.Prov.18.17 |
| κατήγοροι | accusers | Acts.25.18 |
| κατήγοροί | accusers | John.8.10 • Acts.23.35 |
Abbott-Smith
κατήγορος, -ου, ὁ, [in LXX: Pr 18:17 (ריב), II Mac 4:5*;]
an accuser: Ac 23:30, 35 24:8 (WH, R, txt. om.) Ac 25:16, 18.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Proverbs | 18:17 |
| Acts | 23:30 · 23:35 · 24:8 · 25:16 · 25:18 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
κατήγορος-ος, ὁ,
accuser, [NT+5th c.BC+]; δημόσιος κ. public prosecutor, [Refs 3rd c.AD+]; betrayer, φρονημάτων ἡ γλῶσσ᾽ ἀληθὴς γίγνεται κ. [Refs 5th c.BC+]; πνεῦμα ὧν κατήγοροςον,.. δρόμοις [ἡ φύσις] ἐκβιᾶται κατηγορέειν what the respiration reveals, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Rev.12.10