καταχθόνιος

katachthoniosAdjectiveG2709

subterranean

From: from G2596 (κατά) and (the ground);

Short Definition

subterranean, i.e. infernal (belonging to the world of departed spirits)

Full Lexicon Entry

subterranean, under the earth (in cl., of the infernal gods): of the departed in Hades, opposite to ἐπουράνιος, ἐπίγειος.

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Philippians
1

Key Passages

  • Philippians 2:10

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