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G2647 · καταλύω

katalýō

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Strong’s definition

to loosen down (disintegrate), i.e. (by implication) to demolish (literally or figuratively); specially (compare G2646 (κατάλυμα)) to halt for the night

KJV gloss list in the source

destroy, dissolve, be guest, lodge, come to nought, overthrow, throw down

Derivation recorded by Strong

from G2596 (κατά) and G3089 (λύω);

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