GreekG2679Verb
κατασκάπτω
kataskaptō
“to ruin”
2Occurrences
G2679Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech
Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
to undermine, i.e. (by implication) destroy
from G2596 (κατά) and G4626 (σκάπτω);
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
to dig down: (LXX).
LXX: for נָתַץ, הָרַס, etc.
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Full Description
Greek Verb
Occurrences
κατασκάπτω appears 2 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Acts
1
Romans
1
Key Passages
Acts 15:16BSB
‘After this I will return and rebuildthe fallen tent of David.Its ruins I will rebuild,and I will restore it,
Romans 11:3BSB
“Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”?
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