ΠΡΟΚΑΘΕΖΕΤΑΙ, προκαθεζεται
PROKATHEZETAI, prokathezetai
Sounds Like: pro-ka-THEH-zeh-tai
Translations: sits before, presides over, takes a seat, sits down
From the root: ΠΡΟΚΑΘΕΖΟΜΑΙ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition πρό (pro, meaning 'before' or 'in front of') and the verb καθέζομαι (kathezomai, meaning 'to sit down' or 'to be seated'). The word means to sit in front of someone or something, often implying a position of authority or leadership, hence 'to preside over'. It describes the action of taking a seat, especially in a prominent or official capacity.
Inflection: Present, Indicative, Middle/Passive, Third Person, Singular
Strong’s number: G4317 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book One — 33:1
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