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καταχράομαι G2710

G2710 is the Greek word καταχράομαι, transliterated katachráomai. The King James Version most often renders it abusing.

Word: καταχράομαιTransliteration: katachráomaiLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to overuse, i.e. misuse.

Where it comes from

from G2596 (κατά) and G5530 (χράομαι).

How the King James Version translates it

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

abusing 1×abuse 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: abuse.

Verses using καταχράομαι

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

1 Corinthians 7:31 · KJV

And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.

1 Corinthians 9:18 · KJV

What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2710 mean?

G2710 is the Greek word καταχράομαι (katachráomai), meaning to overuse, i.e. misuse.

How is G2710 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it abusing (1 time), abuse (1 time).

How many times does G2710 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G2710 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2596 (κατά) and G5530 (χράομαι).

Nearby entries

G2707 · καταφροντής — a contemner G2708 · καταχέω — to pour down (out)G2709 · καταχθόνιος — subterranean, i.e. infernal (belonging to…G2711 · καταψύχω — to cool down (off), i.e. refresh G2712 · κατείδωλος — utterly idolatrous G2713 · κατέναντι — directly opposite

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