Greek Word Study
καταστρέφω
katastréphō
G2690
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G2690
KJV Translations
overthrow
Derivation / Root
from G2596 (κατά) and G4762 (στρέφω);
Definition of katastréphō
καταστρέφω (katastréphō) — to turn upside down, i.e. upset
Word Origin
This word comes from G2596 (κατά) and G4762 (στρέφω); See the root words: G2596 (κατά), G4762 (στρέφω).
Related Greek Words
Words sharing the same root or derived from καταστρέφω.
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)
στρέφω
stréphō
G4762
to twist, i.e. turn quite around or reverse (literally or figuratively)
καταστροφή
katastrophḗ
G2692
an overturn ("catastrophe"), i.e. demolition; figuratively, apostasy
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