καθαίρεσις

kathairesisNoun (Feminine)G2506

destruction

From: from G2507 (καθαιρέω);

Short Definition

demolition; figuratively, extinction

Full Lexicon Entry

a pulling down, destruction: figuratively, κ. ὀχυρωμάτων; opposite to οἰκοδομή.
LXX Usage: (הָרַס), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
3

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 10:4
  • 2 Corinthians 10:8
  • 2 Corinthians 13:10

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