καταστρέφω (katastréphō) — Overthrow

Greek word study: καταστρέφω (katastréphō), Strong's G2690. to turn upside down, i.e. upset

GreekStrong's G2690
Quick definition
Greek word
καταστρέφω (katastréphō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to turn upside down, i.e. upset

Word study
Derivation: from G2596 (κατά) and G4762 (στρέφω);

KJV translation words: overthrow

Where this word appears

Strong's G2690 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 Matthew 21:12 and last appears in Mark 11:15.

How it is rendered in the text

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

He overturned ×2

Forms found in the text

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

κατέστρεψεν ×2

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×1Mark ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • Matthew 21:12 — κατέστρεψεν — He overturned
  • Mark 11:15 — κατέστρεψεν — He overturned

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2596 κατά (katá), G4762 στρέφω (stréphō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G2692 καταστροφή (katastrophḗ).

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 katastréphō (G2690) mean?

To turn upside down, i.e. upset.

How is G2690 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2690 as: overthrow.

How often does καταστρέφω (katastréphō) appear?

Strong's G2690 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 Matthew 21:12 and last appears in Mark 11:15.