G2639: καταλέγω
katalégō · “to enrol”
Definition
to lay down, i.e. (figuratively) to enrol
KJV translates it as: take into the number
Word origin: from G2596 (κατά) and G3004 (λέγω) (in its original meaning);
Extended definition
κατα-λέγω
[in LXX: Deu.19:16 (עָנָה), 2Ma.7:30 R * ;]
1. to lay down; mid. (in Hom.), to lie down.
2. to narrate (LXX, ll. with).
3. to choose out, hence, to enrol (as of soldiers, Hdt., Thuc., a1., see LS, see word): of widows, pass., 1Ti.5:9 (cf. Ellic.; CGT, in l).†
(AS)
[in LXX: Deu.19:16 (עָנָה), 2Ma.7:30 R * ;]
1. to lay down; mid. (in Hom.), to lie down.
2. to narrate (LXX, ll. with).
3. to choose out, hence, to enrol (as of soldiers, Hdt., Thuc., a1., see LS, see word): of widows, pass., 1Ti.5:9 (cf. Ellic.; CGT, in l).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2639 is translated
- should ld be enrol ×1
Bible verses with G2639 (katalégō)
Katalégō appears in 1 verse.
- 1 Timothy 5:9
Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man,