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ΚΑΤΕΥΘΥΝΩ, κατευθυνω

KATEUTHYNŌ, kateuthynō

Sounds Like: kah-tef-THOO-noh

Translations: direct, guide, make straight, prosper, succeed, lead

From the root: ΚΑΤΕΥΘΥΝΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

Explanation: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'according to') and the verb εὐθύνω (euthynō, meaning 'to make straight' or 'to guide'). It means to make something straight, to direct it, or to guide it towards a specific goal. In a figurative sense, it can also mean to cause something to prosper or succeed, implying that a path is made straight for success. It is used to describe the act of leading or guiding someone or something in the right direction.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, 1st Person Singular; or Present, Active, Infinitive

Strong’s number: G2720 (Lookup on BibleHub)


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