Strong's G2506 · Greek
καθαίρεσις
kathairesis · /kath-ah'-ee-res-is/
Definition
from 2507; demolition; figuratively, extinction:--destruction, pulling down.
KJV: destruction, pulling down
Root / derivation: from 2507
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered καθαίρεσις across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
2 Corinthians3 verses
(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) through God: or, to God
2 Corinthians 10:8For 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 13:10Therefore 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2506 (kathairesis) mean?
from 2507; demolition; figuratively, extinction:--destruction, pulling down.
How many times does G2506 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2506 (καθαίρεσις) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “destruction.”
How is kathairesis translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2506 is rendered as “destruction” (2×), “down” (1×).
Where does the Greek word καθαίρεσις come from?
from 2507