G2856: κολοβόω
kolobóō · “to shorten”
Definition
to dock, i.e. (figuratively) abridge
KJV translates it as: shorten
Word origin: from a derivative of the base of G2849 (κολάζω);
Extended definition
κολοβόω, -ῶ
(κολοβός, docked), [in LXX: 2Ki.4:12 (קָצַץ pi.) * ;]
to cut off, amputate (LXX), hence, to curtail, shorten: Mat.24:22, Mrk.13:20.†
(AS)
(κολοβός, docked), [in LXX: 2Ki.4:12 (קָצַץ pi.) * ;]
to cut off, amputate (LXX), hence, to curtail, shorten: Mat.24:22, Mrk.13:20.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2856 is translated
- was shortened ×1
- will be shortened ×1
- shortened ×1
- he has shortened ×1
Bible verses with G2856 (kolobóō)
Kolobóō appears in 2 verses.
- 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.
- 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.