The meaning of “καταργέω”
Understanding katargéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
abolish, cease, cumber, deliver, destroy, do away, become (make) of no (none, without) effect, fail, loose, bring (come)...
καταργέω
abolish, cease, cumber, deliver, destroy, do away, become (make) of no (none, without) effect, fail, loose, bring (come) to nought, put away (down), vanish away, make void. - to be (render) entirely idle (useless), literally or figuratively
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 13:7 | “Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?” Word: καταργέω (katargéō) | |
| Romans 6:6 | “Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.” Word: καταργέω (katargéō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 13:10 | “But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.” Word: καταργέω (katargéō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 3:13 | “And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished:” Word: καταργέω (katargéō) | |
| Galatians 5:11 | “And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.” Word: καταργέω (katargéō) |