καταβολή

katabolēNoun (Feminine)G2602

beginning

From: from G2598 (καταβάλλω);

Short Definition

a deposition, i.e. founding; figuratively, conception

Full Lexicon Entry

1.a laying down
2.a foundation (of a house, ii Mac, l.with)
LXX Usage: *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

11 times

Appears 11 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
3
Matthew
2
Revelation
2
1 Peter
1
Ephesians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 1:20
  • Hebrews 11:11
  • Hebrews 9:26
  • Luke 11:50
  • Matthew 25:34

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