The meaning of “καταλύω”
Understanding katalýō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
destroy, dissolve, be guest, lodge, come to nought, overthrow, throw down. - to loosen down (disintegrate), i.e. (by imp...
καταλύω
destroy, dissolve, be guest, lodge, come to nought, overthrow, throw down. - to loosen down (disintegrate), i.e. (by implication) to demolish (literally or figuratively) - specially (compare κατάλυμα) to halt for the night
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:61 | “And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.” Word: καταλύω (katalýō) | |
| Mark 14:58 | “We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands.” Word: καταλύω (katalýō) | |
| Luke 19:7 | “And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.” Word: καταλύω (katalýō) | |
| Acts 5:39 | “But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.” Word: καταλύω (katalýō) | |
| Romans 14:20 | “For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.” Word: καταλύω (katalýō) |