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κατασκάπτω G2679

G2679 is the Greek word κατασκάπτω, transliterated kataskáptō. The King James Version most often renders it ruins.

Word: κατασκάπτωTransliteration: kataskáptōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

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

Where it comes from

from G2596 (κατά) and G4626 (σκάπτω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

ruins 1×digged down 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: dig down, ruin.

Verses using κατασκάπτω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 15:16 · KJV

After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up:

Romans 11:3 · KJV

Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2679 mean?

G2679 is the Greek word κατασκάπτω (kataskáptō), meaning to undermine, i.e. (by implication) destroy.

How is G2679 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it ruins (1 time), digged down (1 time).

How many times does G2679 appear in the Bible?

κατασκάπτω (kataskáptō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2679 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2596 (κατά) and G4626 (σκάπτω).

Nearby entries

G2676 · κατάρτισις — thorough equipment (subjectively)G2677 · καταρτισμός — complete furnishing (objectively)G2678 · κατασείω — to sway downward, i.e. make a signal G2680 · κατασκευάζω — to prepare thoroughly (properly, by…G2681 · κατασκηνόω — to camp down, i.e. haunt; figuratively, to remain G2682 · κατασκήνωσις — an encamping, i.e. (figuratively) a perch

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