G2506
G2506 — καθαίρεσις
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
kathairesis (kath-ai'-res-is) n.
1. demolition
2. (figuratively) extinction
[from G2507]
KJV: destruction, pulling down
Root(s): G2507
TWOT
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KJV Renderings
destruction, pulling down
Englishman's Greek Concordance
καθαίρεσις (destruction)
2 Corinthians 10:4
- KJV: For the weapons of our warfare not carnal but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds
- GK: τα γαρ όπλα της στρατείας ημών ου σαρκικά αλλά δυνατά τω θεώ προς καθαίρεσιν οχυρωμάτων
2 Corinthians 10:8
- KJV: For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority which the Lord hath given us for edification and not for your destruction I should not be ashamed
- GK: εάν τε γαρ και περισσότερόν τι καυχήσωμαι περί της εξουσίας ημών ης έδωκεν ο κύριος ημίν εις οικοδομήν και ουκ εις καθαίρεσιν υμών ουκ αισχυνθήσομαι
2 Corinthians 13:10
- KJV: Therefore I write these things being absent lest being present I should use sharpness according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification and not to destruction
- GK: διά τούτο ταύτα απών γράφω ίνα παρών μη αποτόμως χρήσωμαι κατά την εξουσίαν ην έδωκέ μοι ο κύριος εις οικοδομήν και ουκ εις καθαίρεσιν