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The meaning of καθαίρεσις

Understanding kathaíresis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

destruction, pulling down. - demolition - figuratively, extinction

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καθαίρεσις

Phonetickath-ah'-ee-res-is
Transliterationkathaíresis
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

destruction, pulling down. - demolition - figuratively, extinction

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
2 Corinthians 10:4

(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)

Word: καθαίρεσις (kathaíresis)
2 Corinthians 10:8

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:

Word: καθαίρεσις (kathaíresis)
2 Corinthians 13:10

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.

Word: καθαίρεσις (kathaíresis)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
2 Corinthians
Book Distribution

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