Word: katecw

Pronounce: kat-ekh'-o

Strongs Number: G2722

Orig: from 2596 and 2192; to hold down (fast), in various applications (literally or figuratively):--have, hold (fast), keep (in memory), let, X make toward, possess, retain, seize on, stay, take, withhold. G2596

Use: TDNT-2:829,286 Verb

Heb Strong: H270 H309 H622 H631 H2388 H2505 H2631 H3423 H3427 H3920 H5157 H5307 H5702 H6113 H7685 H8610 H8630

1) to hold back, detain, retain
1a) from going away
1b) to restrain, hinder (the course or progress of)
1b1) that which hinders, Antichrist from making his appearance
1b2) to check a ship's headway i.e. to hold or head the ship
1c) to hold fast, keep secure, keep firm possession of
2) to get possession of, take
2b) to possess