Greek · G2515 · unreviewed

καθέδρα

A bench (literally or figuratively)

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καθέδρα G2515
Pronunciation kathédra

What does καθέδρα (kathédra) mean in the Bible?

καθέδρα (kathédra) is a Greek word meaning "a bench (literally or figuratively)". καθ-έδρα, -ας, ἡ (κατά, + ἔδρα, a seat) [in LXX for מוֹשָׁב and cogn.

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Meaning

a bench (literally or figuratively)
Extended definition

A seat of authority and teaching, particularly designating the elevated position of a rabbi or teacher.

(κατά, + ἔδρα, a seat) [in LXX for מוֹשָׁב and cogn. forms ;] a chair, seat: Mat.21:12, Mrk.11:16; of teachers, Mat.23:2.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Genitive · Singular · Feminine Matt 23:2
Accusative · Plural · Feminine Matt 21:12 · Mark 11:15
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Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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