Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κολοβόω”
Understanding kolobóō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
shorten. - to dock, i.e. (figuratively) abridge
G2856
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κολοβόω
Phonetickol-ob-o'-o
Transliterationkolobóō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
shorten. - to dock, i.e. (figuratively) abridge
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 24:22 | “And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.” Word: κολοβόω (kolobóō) | |
| Mark 13:20 | “And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect’s sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days.” Word: κολοβόω (kolobóō) |