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

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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
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