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)