καθότι
kathóti
G2530 subordinating conjunction
SILEX Entry
Definition
An adverbial conjunction meaning 'insofar as,' 'in accordance with the fact that,' or 'because.' It introduces a clause expressing the grounds, circumstances, or proportionality of a statement. In various contexts, it can mark either (a) the measure or extent to which something is the case, or (b) the causal reason for a preceding statement. Thus, it may be rendered as 'since,' 'because,' 'insofar as,' 'just as,' or 'to the extent that.'
Semantic Range
inasmuch as, to the extent that, because, since, insofar as, forasmuch as, on account of
Root / Etymology
From the prepositional prefix κατά ('according to') combined with the relative/interrogative pronoun ὅς ('who, which') and the indefinite enclitic τις ('someone, something'), creating an adverbial expression. The compound construction emphasizes proportionality or causality.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Used primarily in Koine Greek texts, including the New Testament and Septuagint, καθότι is typically found introducing causal or comparative clauses. It differs from related conjunctions such as ὅτι ('that, because'), which more simply marks cause or introduces indirect discourse, in that καθότι often emphasizes proportionality ('inasmuch as,' 'to the extent that') or explains the grounds for a prior statement. Classical Greek prefers analogous constructions (such as καθ' ὅσον), but καθότι is characteristic of Koine and later usage. English translations often render it as 'inasmuch as,' 'because,' or 'since,' but the nuance of proportionality may be blurred or lost in translation. Occurrences in biblical Greek typically introduce explanations for conditions, actions, or judgments, with the focus sometimes on factual causality, sometimes on the degree to which something is true.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from κατά; and ὅς and τὶς; according to which certain thing, i.e. as far (or inasmuch) as:--(according, forasmuch) as, because (that).
Root Family
καθότ- (kathóti) — according to what, in proportion to, because
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2530-01 |
καθότι | kathoti | CONJ.S |
because | insofar as | because | 6 |
Occurrences in Scripture
6 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2530-01 |
Luke 1:7 | καθότι | kathoti | CONJ.S |
because | insofar as | because |
G2530-01 |
Luke 19:9 | καθότι | kathoti | CONJ.S |
because | insofar as | because |
G2530-01 |
Acts 2:24 | καθότι | kathoti | CONJ.S |
because | insofar as | because |
G2530-01 |
Acts 2:45 | καθότι | kathoti | ADV |
as | insofar as | insofar as |
G2530-01 |
Acts 4:35 | καθότι | kathoti | ADV |
according as | insofar as | insofar as |
G2530-01 |
Acts 17:31 | καθότι | kathoti | CONJ.S |
because | insofar as | because |