The meaning of “καταβολή”
Understanding katabolḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
conceive, foundation. - a deposition, i.e. founding - figuratively, conception
καταβολή
conceive, foundation. - a deposition, i.e. founding - figuratively, conception
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 25:34 | “Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:” Word: καταβολή (katabolḗ) | |
| Luke 11:50 | “That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation;” Word: καταβολή (katabolḗ) | |
| John 17:24 | “Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.” Word: καταβολή (katabolḗ) | |
| Ephesians 1:4 | “According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:” Word: καταβολή (katabolḗ) | |
| Hebrews 9:26 | “For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.” Word: καταβολή (katabolḗ) |