Greek Word Study
The meaning of “καταστροφή”
Understanding katastrophḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
overthrow, subverting. - an overturn ("catastrophe"), i.e. demolition - figuratively, apostasy
G2692
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
καταστροφή
Phonetickat-as-trof-ay'
Transliterationkatastrophḗ
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
overthrow, subverting. - an overturn ("catastrophe"), i.e. demolition - figuratively, apostasy
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Timothy 2:14 | “Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.” Word: καταστροφή (katastrophḗ) | |
| 2 Peter 2:6 | “And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly;” Word: καταστροφή (katastrophḗ) |