Greek Word Study
καταλύω
katalýō
G2647
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G2647
KJV Translations
destroydissolvebe guestlodgecome to noughtoverthrowthrow down
Derivation / Root
from G2596 (κατά) and G3089 (λύω);
Definition of katalýō
καταλύω (katalýō) — to loosen down (disintegrate), i.e. (by implication) to demolish (literally or figuratively); specially (compare G2646 (κατάλυμα)) to halt for the night
Word Origin
This word comes from G2596 (κατά) and G3089 (λύω); See the root words: G2596 (κατά), G3089 (λύω).
KJV Translation Variants
The Greek word καταλύω (katalýō) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:
| English Translation | Strong's Ref |
|---|---|
| destroy | G2647 |
| dissolve | G2647 |
| be guest | G2647 |
| lodge | G2647 |
| come to nought | G2647 |
| overthrow | G2647 |
| throw down | G2647 |
Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.
Related Greek Words
Words sharing the same root or derived from καταλύω.
κατά
katá
G2596
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
λύω
lýō
G3089
to "loosen" (literally or figuratively)
ἀκατάλυτος
akatálytos
G179
indissoluble, i.e. (figuratively) permanent
κατάλυμα
katályma
G2646
properly, a dissolution (breaking up of a journey), i.e. (by implication) a lodging-place
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