Strong's G2741 · Greek
καυσόω
kausóō
Definition
to set on fire
KJV: fervent heat
Root / derivation: from G2740 (καῦσις);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered καυσόω across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
2 Peter2 verses
But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
2 Peter 3:12Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2741 (kausóō) mean?
to set on fire
How many times does G2741 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2741 (καυσόω) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “heat.”
How is kausóō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2741 is rendered as “heat” (2×).
Where does the Greek word καυσόω come from?
from G2740 (καῦσις);