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κολοβόω G2856

G2856 is the Greek word κολοβόω, transliterated kolobóō. The King James Version most often renders it shortened.

Word: κολοβόωTransliteration: kolobóōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to dock, i.e. (figuratively) abridge.

Where it comes from

from a derivative of the base of G2849 (κολάζω).

How the King James Version translates it

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

shortened 2×should be shortened 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: shorten.

Verses using κολοβόω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 24:22 · KJV

And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.

Mark 13:20 · KJV

And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect’s sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2856 mean?

G2856 is the Greek word κολοβόω (kolobóō), meaning to dock, i.e. (figuratively) abridge.

How is G2856 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it shortened (2 times), should be shortened (1 time).

How many times does G2856 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G2856 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from a derivative of the base of G2849 (κολάζω).

Nearby entries

G2853 · κολλάω — to glue, i.e. (passively or reflexively) to…G2854 · κολλούριον — prob akin to the base of G2853 (κολλάω))…G2855 · κολλυβιστής — probably akin to G2854 (κολλούριον)); a coin-dealer G2857 · Κολοσσαί — Colossæ, a place in Asia Minor G2858 · Κολοσσαεύς — a Colossæan, (i.e. inhabitant of Colossæ G2859 · κόλπος — the bosom; by analogy, a bay

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