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καταστροφή G2692

G2692 is the Greek word καταστροφή, transliterated katastrophḗ. The King James Version most often renders it subverting.

Word: καταστροφήTransliteration: katastrophḗLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

an overturn ("catastrophe"), i.e. demolition; figuratively, apostasy.

Where it comes from

from G2690 (καταστρέφω).

How the King James Version translates it

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

subverting 1×overthrow 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: overthrow, subverting.

Verses using καταστροφή

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

2 Timothy 2:14 · KJV

Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.

2 Peter 2:6 · KJV

And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly;

Common questions

What does Strong's G2692 mean?

G2692 is the Greek word καταστροφή (katastrophḗ), meaning an overturn ("catastrophe"), i.e. demolition; figuratively, apostasy.

How is G2692 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it subverting (1 time), overthrow (1 time).

How many times does G2692 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G2692 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2690 (καταστρέφω).

Nearby entries

G2689 · καταστολή — a deposit, i.e. (specially) costume G2690 · καταστρέφω — to turn upside down, i.e. upset G2691 · καταστρηνιάω — to become voluptuous against G2693 · καταστρώννυμι — to strew down, i.e. (by implication) to…G2694 · κατασύρω — to drag down, i.e. arrest judicially G2695 · κατασφάττω — to kill down, i.e. slaughter

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