Greek Word Study

The meaning of κατακλάω

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

Definition

break. - to break down, i.e. divide

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κατακλάω

Phonetickat-ak-lah'-o
Transliterationkatakláō
Grammar Code
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Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

break. - to break down, i.e. divide

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Mark 6:41

And when he had taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave them to his disciples to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them all.

Word: κατακλάω (katakláō)
Luke 9:16

Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.

Word: κατακλάω (katakláō)

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