Strong's Lexicon katagnumi: To break, shatter Original Word: καταγνύμι Word Origin: From the Greek prefix κατα- (kata-, meaning "down" or "against") and the verb γνύμι (gnymi, meaning "to break"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H7665 (שָׁבַר, shabar): To break, shatter - H5310 (נָפַץ, naphats): To shatter, break in pieces Usage: The verb καταγνύμι is used in the New Testament to describe the act of breaking or shattering something. It conveys a sense of forceful or complete breaking, often implying destruction or the rendering of something into pieces. This term is used in contexts where physical breaking is involved, such as breaking bread or bones. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, breaking something often symbolized judgment or the end of a covenant. For example, breaking bread was a common practice in Jewish and early Christian meals, symbolizing fellowship and unity. The act of breaking could also signify the fulfillment of prophecy or divine intervention, as seen in the breaking of bones or objects as a sign of God's power or judgment. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2608: κατάγνυμικατάγνυμι: future κατεαξω; 1 aorist κατεαξα (impv. κάταξον, Deuteronomy 33:11); passive, 2 aorist κατεάγην, whence subjunctive 3 person plural κατεαγῶσιν; 1 aorist κατεαχθην in the Sept. Jeremiah 31:25 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance break. From kata and the base of rhegnumi; to rend in pieces, i.e. Crack apart -- break. see GREEK kata see GREEK rhegnumi Forms and Transliterations καταγεγραμμέναι καταγεγραμμένων κατάγραψον καταγράψω κατάξας κατάξεις κάταξον κατεαγωσιν κατεαγώσιν κατεαγῶσιν κατεαξαν κατέαξαν κατεαξει κατεάξει κατεάχθη κατέγραψας κατέγραψε kateagosin kateagôsin kateagōsin kateagō̂sin kateaxan katéaxan kateaxei kateáxeiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 12:20 V-AIA-3SGRK: συντετριμμένον οὐ κατεάξει καὶ λίνον NAS: REED HE WILL NOT BREAK OFF, AND A SMOLDERING KJV: shall he not break, and smoking INT: bruised not he shall break and a wick John 19:31 V-ASP-3P John 19:32 V-AIA-3P John 19:33 V-AIA-3P Strong's Greek 2608 |
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