Strong's Greek Concordance

G2728: κατιόω

katióō · “to corrode”

Definition

to rust down, i.e. corrode

KJV translates it as: canker

Word origin: from G2596 (κατά) and a derivative of G2447 (ἰός);

Extended definition

κατ-ιόω, -ῶ
(intensive of ἰόω; ἰός) [in LXX: Sir.12:11 * ;]
to rust over; pass., become rusted over: Jas.5:3.†
(AS)

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How G2728 is translated

  • have corroded ×1

Bible verses with G2728 (katióō)

Katióō appears in 1 verse.

  • James 5:3

    Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days.