Strong's G2608 · Greek
κατάγνυμι
katágnymi
Definition
to rend in pieces, i.e. crack apart
KJV: break
Root / derivation: from G2596 (κατά) and the base of G4486 (ῥήγνυμι);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κατάγνυμι across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
John3 verses
The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.
John 19:32Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him.
John 19:33But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs:
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2608 (katágnymi) mean?
to rend in pieces, i.e. crack apart
How many times does G2608 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2608 (κατάγνυμι) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “brake.”
How is katágnymi translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2608 is rendered as “brake” (2×), “break” (1×), “broken” (1×), “he” (1×).
Where does the Greek word κατάγνυμι come from?
from G2596 (κατά) and the base of G4486 (ῥήγνυμι);