Strong's Lexicon katastrephó: To overturn, to overthrow, to destroy Original Word: καταστρέφω Word Origin: From the Greek preposition "κατά" (kata, meaning "down" or "against") and the verb "στρέφω" (strephó, meaning "to turn" or "to change"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H2015 (הָפַךְ, haphak): To turn, overturn, overthrow - H2040 (הָרַס, haras): To tear down, break, destroy Usage: The verb "katastrephó" primarily means to overturn or overthrow, often in the context of destruction or ruin. It conveys a sense of complete reversal or turning something upside down. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the act of overthrowing or destroying, particularly in a spiritual or moral sense. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "overturning" was often associated with military conquests, political upheavals, or divine judgment. The use of "katastrephó" in the New Testament reflects a Jewish understanding of divine intervention, where God actively overturns the plans of the wicked or brings judgment upon nations and individuals. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty and justice. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kata and strephó Definition to overturn NASB Translation overturned (2), ruins (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2690: καταστρέφωκαταστρέφω: 1 aorist κατέστρεψα; perfect passive participle κατεστραμμενος (Acts 15:16 T (WH, but Tr κατεστρεμμενος; cf. WH's Appendix, p. 170f)); 1. to turn over, turn under: the soil with a plow, Xenophon, oec. 17, 10. 2. to overturn, overthrow, throw down: τί, Matthew 21:12; Mark 11:15; (τά κατεστραμμενος, ruins), Acts 15:16 T Tr WH ((cf. κατασκάπτω)); so Haggai 2:22; Job 9:5; Josephus, Antiquities 8, 7, 6; Anthol. 11, 163,6; (Diogenes Laërtius 5, 82. From kata and strepho; to turn upside down, i.e. Upset -- overthrow. see GREEK kata see GREEK strepho Englishman's Concordance Matthew 21:12 V-AIA-3SGRK: τῶν κολλυβιστῶν κατέστρεψεν καὶ τὰς NAS: in the temple, and overturned the tables KJV: and overthrew the tables INT: of the money changers he overturned and the Mark 11:15 V-AIA-3S |
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