Refiner Word Study kathairesis (G2506)
G2506  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
καθαίρεσις
kathairesis
3 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"tearing down, destruction, 2 Cor. 10:4, 8; 13:10*"

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Definition and meaning

What does kathairesis mean in Greek?

3
Occurrences in Scripture
G2506
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

tearing down, destruction, 2 Cor. 10:4, 8; 13:10*

In the original Greek the word is written: καθαίρεσις

Scripture references

Top 3 Bible verses with kathairesis

These are the most notable occurrences of kathairesis (G2506) across the King James Bible.

2 Corinthians 10:4

(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)

2 Corinthians 10:8

For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:

2 Corinthians 13:10

Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about kathairesis

What does kathairesis mean in Greek?

Strong's G2506 (kathairesis) is a Greek word that means: tearing down, destruction, 2 Cor. 10:4, 8; 13:10* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does kathairesis appear in the Bible?

The word kathairesis (G2506) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G2506?

Strong's G2506 is kathairesis, a Greek word defined as: tearing down, destruction, 2 Cor. 10:4, 8; 13:10*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is kathairesis in the Old Testament or New Testament?

kathairesis is a Greek word found in the New Testament.