Refiner Word Study katastrophe (G2692)
G2692  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
καταστροφή
katastrophe
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"an overthrow, destruction, 2 Pet. 2:6; met. overthrow of right principle or faith, utter detriment, perversion, 2 Tim. 2:14*"

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Definition and meaning

What does katastrophe mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G2692
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

an overthrow, destruction, 2 Pet. 2:6; met. overthrow of right principle or faith, utter detriment, perversion, 2 Tim. 2:14*

In the original Greek the word is written: καταστροφή

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with katastrophe

These are the most notable occurrences of katastrophe (G2692) across the King James Bible.

2 Timothy 2:14

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

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;

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about katastrophe

What does katastrophe mean in Greek?

Strong's G2692 (katastrophe) is a Greek word that means: an overthrow, destruction, 2 Pet. 2:6; met. overthrow of right principle or faith, utter detriment, perversion, 2 Tim. 2:14* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does katastrophe appear in the Bible?

The word katastrophe (G2692) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G2692?

Strong's G2692 is katastrophe, a Greek word defined as: an overthrow, destruction, 2 Pet. 2:6; met. overthrow of right principle or faith, utter detriment, perversion, 2 Tim. 2:14*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is katastrophe in the Old Testament or New Testament?

katastrophe is a Greek word found in the New Testament.