κατασκάπτω (kataskáptō) — Dig Down

Greek word study: κατασκάπτω (kataskáptō), Strong's G2679. to undermine, i.e. (by implication) destroy

GreekStrong's G2679
Quick definition
Greek word
κατασκάπτω (kataskáptō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to undermine, i.e. (by implication) destroy

Word study
Derivation: from G2596 (κατά) and G4626 (σκάπτω);

KJV translation words: dig down, ruin

Where this word appears

Strong's G2679 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 15:16 and last appears in Romans 11:3.

How it is rendered in the text

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

ruined ×1they have torn down ×1

Forms found in the text

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

κατεσκαμμένα ×1κατέσκαψαν ×1

Books where it appears most

Acts ×1Romans ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • Acts 15:16 — κατεσκαμμένα — ruined
  • Romans 11:3 — κατέσκαψαν — they have torn down

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2596 κατά (katá), G4626 σκάπτω (skáptō).

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 kataskáptō (G2679) mean?

To undermine, i.e. (by implication) destroy.

How is G2679 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2679 as: dig down, ruin.

How often does κατασκάπτω (kataskáptō) appear?

Strong's G2679 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 15:16 and last appears in Romans 11:3.