καθαιρέω (kathairéō) — Cast Down

Greek word study: καθαιρέω (kathairéō), Strong's G2507. to lower (or with violence) demolish (literally or figuratively)

GreekStrong's G2507
Quick definition
Greek word
καθαιρέω (kathairéō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to lower (or with violence) demolish (literally or figuratively)

Word study
Derivation: from G2596 (κατά) and G138 (αἱρέομαι) (including its alternate);

KJV translation words: cast (pull, put, take) down, destroy

Where this word appears

Strong's G2507 is tagged on 8 words in 8 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 15:36 and last appears in Acts 19:27.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

having taken down ×2He has brought down ×1I will tear down ×1deposing ×1having destroyed ×1having taken Him down ×1to take down ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

καθελὼν ×3καθαιρεῖσθαι ×1καθελεῖν ×1καθελόντες ×1καθελῶ ×1καθεῖλεν ×1

Books where it appears most

Luke ×3Acts ×3Mark ×2

Verses (all 8)

  • Mark 15:36 — καθελεῖν — to take down
  • Mark 15:46 — καθελὼν — having taken down
  • Luke 1:52 — καθεῖλεν — He has brought down
  • Luke 12:18 — καθελῶ — I will tear down
  • Luke 23:53 — καθελὼν — having taken down
  • Acts 13:19 — καθελὼν — having destroyed
  • Acts 13:29 — καθελόντες — having taken Him down
  • Acts 19:27 — καθαιρεῖσθαι — deposing

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2596 κατά (katá), G138 αἱρέομαι (hairéomai).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G2506 καθαίρεσις (kathaíresis).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does kathairéō (G2507) mean?

To lower (or with violence) demolish (literally or figuratively).

How is G2507 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2507 as: cast (pull, put, take) down, destroy.

How often does καθαιρέω (kathairéō) appear?

Strong's G2507 is tagged on 8 words in 8 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 15:36 and last appears in Acts 19:27.