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καθαίρεσις G2506

G2506 is the Greek word καθαίρεσις, transliterated kathaíresis. The King James Version most often renders it destruction.

Word: καθαίρεσιςTransliteration: kathaíresisLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

demolition; figuratively, extinction.

Where it comes from

from G2507 (καθαιρέω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

destruction 2×pulling down 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: destruction, pulling down.

Verses using καθαίρεσις

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

2 Corinthians 10:4 · KJV

(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)

2 Corinthians 10:8 · KJV

For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:

2 Corinthians 13:10 · KJV

Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2506 mean?

G2506 is the Greek word καθαίρεσις (kathaíresis), meaning demolition; figuratively, extinction.

How is G2506 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it destruction (2 times), pulling down (1 time).

How many times does G2506 appear in the Bible?

καθαίρεσις (kathaíresis) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2506 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2507 (καθαιρέω).

Nearby entries

G2503 · ἰῶτα — "iota", the name of the eighth letter of…G2504 · κἀγώ — so also the dative case , and accusative…G2505 · καθά — according to which things, i.e. just as G2507 · καθαιρέω — to lower (or with violence) demolish…G2508 · καθαίρω — to cleanse, i.e. (specially) to prune…G2509 · καθάπερ — exactly as

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