"in NT of time, to cut short, shorten, Mt. 24:22; Mk. 13:20*"
Definition and meaning
in NT of time, to cut short, shorten, Mt. 24:22; Mk. 13:20*
In the original Greek the word is written: κολοβόω
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of koloboo (G2856) across the King James Bible.
And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.
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.
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Common questions
Strong's G2856 (koloboo) is a Greek word that means: in NT of time, to cut short, shorten, Mt. 24:22; Mk. 13:20* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.
The word koloboo (G2856) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2856 is koloboo, a Greek word defined as: in NT of time, to cut short, shorten, Mt. 24:22; Mk. 13:20*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
koloboo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.