Strong's Lexicon katastrophé: Overthrow, destruction, ruin Original Word: καταστροφή Word Origin: From the Greek verb καταστρέφω (katastrephō), meaning "to overturn" or "to turn upside down." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H2015 הָפַךְ (haphak) - to overturn, overthrow - H4114 מְהוּמָה (mehumah) - confusion, tumult, destruction Usage: The term "katastrophé" is used in the New Testament to denote a complete and utter destruction or overthrow. It conveys the idea of a decisive turning point that results in ruin or devastation. In a biblical context, it often refers to divine judgment or the consequences of sin leading to destruction. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek literature, "katastrophé" was used to describe the final resolution of a narrative, often involving a dramatic change or reversal of circumstances. In the biblical context, it is associated with God's judgment and the moral and spiritual consequences of turning away from His commandments. The term reflects the belief in divine justice and the ultimate accountability of individuals and nations before God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom katastrephó Definition an overthrowing NASB Translation destruction (1), ruin (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2692: καταστροφήκαταστροφή, καταστροφῆς, ἡ (καταστρέφω) (Vulg.subversio (eversio)), overthrow, destruction: of cities, 2 Peter 2:6 (WH omits; Tr marginal reading brackets καταστροφή) (Genesis 19:29); metaphorically, of the extinction of a spirit of consecration to Christ (A. V. the subverting): 2 Timothy 2:14. (Aeschylus Eum. 490.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance overthrow, subverting. From katastrepho; an overturn ("catastrophe"), i.e. Demolition; figuratively, apostasy -- overthrow, subverting. see GREEK katastrepho Forms and Transliterations καταστροφη καταστροφή καταστροφῇ καταστροφής katastrophe katastrophē katastrophêi katastrophē̂iLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Timothy 2:14 N-DFSGRK: χρήσιμον ἐπὶ καταστροφῇ τῶν ἀκουόντων NAS: which is useless [and leads] to the ruin of the hearers. KJV: [but] to the subverting of the hearers. INT: profitable to subversion of those who hear 2 Peter 2:6 Noun-DFS |
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