G2507Greekkathelὼn

καθελὼν

to lower (or with violence) demolish (literally or figuratively)

9
Total Occurrences
4
Books
0
Old Testament
9
New Testament

Detailed Definition

  • 1to take down
  • 2without the notion of violence: to detach from the cross, one crucified
  • 3the subtle reasonings (of opponents) likened to a fortress, i.e., to refute, to destroy
  • 4with the use of force: to throw down, cast down
  • 5to pull down, demolish

Etymology & Derivation

from g2596 and g0138 (including its alternate)

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