Refiner Word Study kausoo (G2741)
G2741  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
καυσόω
kausoo
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"to be on fire, burn intensely, 2 Pet. 3:10, 12*"

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Definition and meaning

What does kausoo mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G2741
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

to be on fire, burn intensely, 2 Pet. 3:10, 12*

In the original Greek the word is written: καυσόω

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with kausoo

These are the most notable occurrences of kausoo (G2741) across the King James Bible.

2 Peter 3:10

But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

2 Peter 3:12

Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about kausoo

What does kausoo mean in Greek?

Strong's G2741 (kausoo) is a Greek word that means: to be on fire, burn intensely, 2 Pet. 3:10, 12* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does kausoo appear in the Bible?

The word kausoo (G2741) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G2741?

Strong's G2741 is kausoo, a Greek word defined as: to be on fire, burn intensely, 2 Pet. 3:10, 12*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is kausoo in the Old Testament or New Testament?

kausoo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.