G2506: καθαίρεσις
kathaíresis · “destruction”
Definition
demolition; figuratively, extinction
KJV translates it as: destruction, pulling down
Word origin: from G2507 (καθαιρέω);
Extended definition
καθ-αίρεσις, -εως, ἡ
(καθαιρέω), [in LXX: Exo.23:24 (הָרַס), 1Ma.3:43 * ;]
a pulling down, destruction: figuratively, κ. ὀχυρωμάτων, 2Co.10:4; opposite to οἰκοδομή, 2Co.10:8 13:10.†
(AS)
(καθαιρέω), [in LXX: Exo.23:24 (הָרַס), 1Ma.3:43 * ;]
a pulling down, destruction: figuratively, κ. ὀχυρωμάτων, 2Co.10:4; opposite to οἰκοδομή, 2Co.10:8 13:10.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2506 is translated
- the demolition ×1
- tearing down ×1
- tearing down. ×1
Bible verses with G2506 (kathaíresis)
Kathaíresis appears in 3 verses.
- 2 Corinthians 10:4
(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
- 2 Corinthians 10:8
For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:
- 2 Corinthians 13:10
Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction.