κατασκάπτω

kataskaptōVerbG2679

to ruin

From: from G2596 (κατά) and G4626 (σκάπτω);

Short Definition

to undermine, i.e. (by implication) destroy

Full Lexicon Entry

to dig down: (LXX).
LXX Usage: for נָתַץ, הָרַס, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 15:16
  • Romans 11:3

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