καθαίρεσις
kathairesisdestructionHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine3 occurrences1 book3 verses
Definition
καθ-αίρεσις, -εως, ἡ
(καθαιρέω), [in LXX: Exodus 23:24 (הָרַס), 1Ma.3.43 * ;]
a pulling down, destruction: figuratively, κ. ὀχυρωμάτων, 2 Corinthians 10:4; opposite to οἰκοδομή, 2 Corinthians 10:8; 13:10.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- 2 Corinthians 10:4καθαίρεσιν · demolishThe weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.
- 2 Corinthians 10:8καθαίρεσιν · tearing you downFor even if I boast somewhat excessively about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.
- 2 Corinthians 13:10καθαίρεσιν · tearing [you] downThis is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.