καταλύω
kataluōVerbG2647
to destroy/lodge
From: from G2596 (κατά) and G3089 (λύω);
Short Definition
to loosen down (disintegrate), i.e. (by implication) to demolish (literally or figuratively); specially (compare G2646 (κατάλυμα)) to halt for the night
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to destroy, cast down
2.to unloose, unyoke (e.g. horses), hence intrans., of travellers, to take up one's quarters, lodge
LXX Usage: for לוּן, שָׁבַת, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
16 timesAppears 16 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Matthew
4
Acts
3
Luke
3
Mark
3
2 Corinthians
1
Key Passages
- 2 Corinthians 5:1
- Acts 6:14
- Luke 21:6
- Matthew 26:61
- Mark 13:2
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