κατισχύω katischýō

Meaning

to overpower

In the King James Version: prevail (against)

Derivation: from G2596 (κατά) and G2480 (ἰσχύω);

Where it is used

• Matthew 16:18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.
• Luke 21:36 So keep watch at all times, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen and to stand before the Son of Man.”
• Luke 23:23 But they were insistent, demanding with loud voices for Jesus to be crucified. And their clamor prevailed.