Greek Word Study
The meaning of “καταστρέφω”
Understanding katastréphō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
overthrow. - to turn upside down, i.e. upset
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
καταστρέφω
Phonetickat-as-tref'-o
Transliterationkatastréphō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
overthrow. - to turn upside down, i.e. upset
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 21:12 | “And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves,” Word: καταστρέφω (katastréphō) | |
| Mark 11:15 | “And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves;” Word: καταστρέφω (katastréphō) |