Greek Word Study · Strong’s G2506
καθαίρεσις
kathairesis · “destruction”
Used 3 times across 1 book
Definition
καθ-αίρεσις, -εως, ἡ
(καθαιρέω), [in LXX: Exo.23:24 (הָרַס), 1Ma.3:43 * ;]
a pulling down, destruction: figuratively, κ. ὀχυρωμάτων, 2Co.10:4; opposite to οἰκοδομή, 2Co.10:8 13:10.†
(καθαιρέω), [in LXX: Exo.23:24 (הָרַס), 1Ma.3:43 * ;]
a pulling down, destruction: figuratively, κ. ὀχυρωμάτων, 2Co.10:4; opposite to οἰκοδομή, 2Co.10:8 13:10.†
Where it appears
2 Corinthians3
In the text
2 Corinthians 10:4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)2 Corinthians 10:8For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:2 Corinthians 13:10Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction.
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