In 2 Thessalonians 2:7, Paul references a force that is currently restraining the revelation of the man of lawlessness. What Greek word does Paul use to describe this restraining force?
Paul uses the present participle of katecho (to hold down/restrain) to describe the mysterious force restraining lawlessness, establishing a key theological reference point for eschatological debate.
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“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
— Micah 6:8 (NIV)