καταχράομαι

katachraomaito use upHow to read Greek
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Definition

κατα-χράομαι, -ῶμαι

[in LXX: Ep. Je.28, 3Ma.4.5 3Mac.5.22 * ;]

to make full use of, use to the uttermost, use up: 1 Corinthians 7:31; with dative, 1 Corinthians 9:18 (for other senses, see LS, see word)..

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Occurrences

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  1. 1 Corinthians 7:31καταχρώμενοι · not dependent on them
    …and those who use the things of this world, as if not dependent on them. For this world in its present form is passing away.
  2. 1 Corinthians 9:18καταχρήσασθαι · use up
    What then is my reward? That in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not use up my rights in preaching it.