Greek · G2598 · unreviewed

καταβάλλω

To throw down

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καταβάλλω G2598

Pronunciation katabállō

What does καταβάλλω (katabállō) mean in the Bible?

καταβάλλω (katabállō) is a Greek word meaning "to throw down". κατα-βάλλω [in LXX chiefly for נָפַל hi.

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Meaning

to throw down

Extended definition

1to cast down, prostrate: metaphorically, pass., 2Co.4:9.

2to put down, lay down: metaphorically, mid., with accusative, θεμέλιον, Heb.6:1.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith

Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 2 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect

participle 2

Tense

present 2

Voice

passive 1 middle 1

Mood

participle 2

NT Occurrences

2 Corinthians 4:9 καταβαλλόμενοι present passive participle participle Hebrews 6:1 καταβαλλόμενοι present middle participle participle

Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.

Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)

Sources

MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain

Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0

Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0

STEPBible Data — CC BY 4.0

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