G2710: καταχράομαι
katachráomai · “to use up”
Definition
to overuse, i.e. misuse
KJV translates it as: abuse
Extended definition
κατα-χράομαι, -ῶμαι
[in LXX: Ep. Je.28, 3Ma.4:5 3Mac 5:22 * ;]
to make full use of, use to the uttermost, use up: 1Co.7:31; with dative, 1Co.9:18 (for other senses, see LS, see word)..†
(AS)
[in LXX: Ep. Je.28, 3Ma.4:5 3Mac 5:22 * ;]
to make full use of, use to the uttermost, use up: 1Co.7:31; with dative, 1Co.9:18 (for other senses, see LS, see word)..†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2710 is translated
- using it as their own. ×1
- to use up ×1
Bible verses with G2710 (katachráomai)
Katachráomai appears in 2 verses.
- 1 Corinthians 7:31
And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.
- 1 Corinthians 9:18
What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.