καταργέω

katargeōVerbG2673

to abate

From: from G2596 (κατά) and G691 (ἀργέω);

Short Definition

to be (render) entirely idle (useless), literally or figuratively

Full Lexicon Entry

to make idle or inactive (χέρας, Eur., Phœn., 753): of soil occupied by an unfruitful tree. Metaphorical (Inscr.), to render inoperative or invalid, to abrogate, abolish: ,; pass. ; (of persons), to be separated, discharged or loosed from.
LXX Usage: (בְּטֵל)*

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

26 times

Appears 26 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
8
Romans
6
2 Corinthians
4
Galatians
3
2 Thessalonians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:28
  • 1 Corinthians 15:26
  • 2 Corinthians 3:13
  • Galatians 3:17
  • Romans 3:3

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