Definition
κατ-άρα, -ας, -ἡ
[in LXX chiefly for קְלָלָה ;]
a curse: Galatians 3:10, 13, Hebrews 6:8, 2 Peter 2:14; opposite to εὐλογία, James 3:10; concrete, of Christ, Galatians 3:13 (see Lft. in l).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- Galatians 3:10κατάραν · a curseAll who rely on works of the law are under a curse. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.”
- Galatians 3:13κατάρας · curse; κατάρα · a curseChrist redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.”
- Hebrews 6:8κατάρας · [its] curseBut land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned.
- James 3:10κατάρα · cursingOut of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not be!
- 2 Peter 2:14κατάρας · [They are] accursedTheir eyes are full of adultery; their desire for sin is never satisfied; they seduce the unstable. They are accursed children with hearts trained in greed.