Strong's Greek Concordance

G2720: κατευθύνω

kateuthýnō · “to guide”

Definition

to straighten fully, i.e. (figuratively) direct

KJV translates it as: guide, direct

Word origin: from G2596 (κατά) and G2116 (εὐθύνω);

Extended definition

κατ-ευθύνω
[in LXX for כּוּן ni., hi., etc. ;]
to make or keep straight, direct, guide: metaphorically, τ. ὁδόν, 1Th.3:11; τ. πόδας εἰς ὁδὸν εἰρήνης, Luk.1:79; τ. καρδίας εἰς τ. ἀγάπην, 2Th.3:5.†
(AS)

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How G2720 is translated

  • would direct ×2
  • to direct ×1

Bible verses with G2720 (kateuthýnō)

Kateuthýnō appears in 3 verses.

  • Luke 1:79

    To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

  • 1 Thessalonians 3:11

    Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you.

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:5

    And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.