What does καταργέω · ὁ · γῆ mean in the Bible?
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Greek · G2673, G3588, G1093
καταργεῖ τὴν γῆν
To be (render) entirely idle (useless), literally or figuratively · the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) · earth: soil
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καταργέωG2673to be (render) entirely idle (useless), literally or figuratively
Pronunciationkatargéō
To render inoperative, invalid, or abolished; to nullify or strip of power and effectiveness.
Open lexicon entry →ὁG3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Pronunciationho
Open lexicon entry →γῆG1093earth: soil
Pronunciationgē
Open lexicon entry →What does καταργεῖ τὴν γῆν (katargei tēn gēn) mean in the Bible?
καταργέω · ὁ · γῆ is a Greek phrase meaning "To make idle, render useless, or waste the ground.".
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Evidence Summary
Greek phrase. To make idle, render useless, or waste the ground.
Strong'sG2673, G3588, G1093
Lexical occurrences0 versesSource Gloss
To make idle, render useless, or waste the ground.