κολοβόω

koloboōVerbG2856

to shorten

From: from a derivative of the base of G2849 (κολάζω);

Short Definition

to dock, i.e. (figuratively) abridge

Full Lexicon Entry

to cut off, amputate (LXX), hence, to curtail, shorten.
LXX Usage: (קָצַץ pi.) *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

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

Matthew
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Matthew 24:22
  • Mark 13:20

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