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Strong's G2667 καταπίπτω (katapipto)

Katapipto means “fall down” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2667 — chophesh (“precious”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2667
Language Greek
Linked Usages 9
Books 6

Strong's G2667 Quick Answer

Strong's G2667 καταπίπτω (katapipto) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. katapipto (kat-ap-ip'-to) v. 1. to fall down [from G2596 and G4098] It has 9 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include down. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
katapipto (kat-ap-ip'-to) v. 1. to fall down [from G2596 and G4098]
Usage
9 linked usages
Books
6 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
down

Meaning and Definition

katapipto (kat-ap-ip'-to) v. 1. to fall down [from G2596 and G4098] KJV: fall (down) Root(s): G2596, G4098

Original Word
καταπίπτω
Transliteration
katapipto
Derivation
Root: πίπτω R1: 2596 R2: 4098
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2667. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to fall down

Usage: κατα-πίπτω [in LXX: Psa.145:14 (נָפַל), etc. ;] to fall down: Act.28:6; before εἰς, Act.26:14; ἐπί with accusative, Luk.8:6.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2667 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render katapipto, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

down Acts 28:6

How Strong's G2667 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, New Testament, and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 5 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2667 (καταπίπτω) appears 7 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2667 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2667 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Acts 26:14 KJV

And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

Acts 28:6 KJV

Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god.

Strong's G2667 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Nehemiah 8:11 Septuagint / Brenton

So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.

Psalms 144:14 Septuagint / Brenton

And sets up all that are broken down.

Strong's G2667 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

5 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

3 Maccabees 2:20 Septuagint / Brenton

Let thy mercies quickly go before us. Grant us peace, that the cast down and brokenhearted may praise thee with their mouth.

4 Maccabees 4:11 Septuagint / Brenton

And Apollonius fell down half dead upon the court which is open to all nations, and extended his hands to heaven, and implored the Hebrews, with tears, to pray for him, and propitiate the heavenly host.

Wisdom of Solomon 7:3 Septuagint / Brenton

And when I was born, I drew in the common air, And fell upon the earth, which is of like nature, And the first voice which I uttered was crying, as all others do.

Usage Excerpts

First 9 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2667.

Nehemiah 8:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.
Psalms 144:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And sets up all that are broken down.
Acts 26:14 New Testament, KJV
And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
Acts 28:6 New Testament, KJV
Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god.
3 Maccabees 2:20 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Let thy mercies quickly go before us. Grant us peace, that the cast down and brokenhearted may praise thee with their mouth.
4 Maccabees 4:11 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And Apollonius fell down half dead upon the court which is open to all nations, and extended his hands to heaven, and implored the Hebrews, with tears, to pray for him, and propitiate the heavenly host.
Wisdom of Solomon 7:3 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And when I was born, I drew in the common air, And fell upon the earth, which is of like nature, And the first voice which I uttered was crying, as all others do.
Wisdom of Solomon 13:16 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For he provided for it that it might not fall, Knowing that it was unable to help itself; For it is an image, and hath need of help.
Wisdom of Solomon 17:15 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Were partly vexed with monstrous apparitions, And partly fainted, their heart failing them: For a sudden fear, and not looked for, came upon them.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2667, grouped by book.

Nehemiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 2 usages, New Testament
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G2667 FAQ

What does katapipto (καταπίπτω) mean?

Katapipto (Strong's G2667) is a Greek word most simply glossed "fall down". katapipto (kat-ap-ip'-to) v. 1. to fall down [from G2596 and G4098]

How many times is katapipto (καταπίπτω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 9 linked usages for Strong's G2667 across 6 books.

Where can I study katapipto (καταπίπτω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2667 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate katapipto (καταπίπτω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as down. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2667 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 5 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2667, with linked reader references where each row is available.