Strong's G2647 · Greek
καταλύω
katalýō
Definition
to loosen down (disintegrate), i.e. (by implication) to demolish (literally or figuratively); specially (compare G2646 (κατάλυμα)) to halt for the night
KJV: destroy, dissolve, be guest, lodge, come to nought, overthrow, throw down
Root / derivation: from G2596 (κατά) and G3089 (λύω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered καταλύω across 16 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
16 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew4 verses
Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
Matthew 24:2And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.
Matthew 26:61And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.
Matthew 27:40And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.
Mark3 verses
And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.
Mark 14:58We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands.
Mark 15:29And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days,
Luke3 verses
And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place.
Luke 19:7And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.
Luke 21:6As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.
Acts3 verses
And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought:
Acts 5:39But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.
Acts 6:14For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us.
2 Corinthians1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2647 (katalýō) mean?
to loosen down (disintegrate), i.e. (by implication) to demolish (literally or figuratively); specially (compare G2646 (κατάλυμα)) to halt for the night
How many times does G2647 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2647 (καταλύω) appears in 16 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “destroy.”
How is katalýō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2647 is rendered as “destroy” (6×), “down” (3×), “shall” (3×), “destroyest” (2×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word καταλύω come from?
from G2596 (κατά) and G3089 (λύω);