Lexicon katakoptó: To cut down, to mutilate, to gash Original Word: κατακόπτω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cut. From kata and kopto; to chop down, i.e. Mangle -- cut. see GREEK kata see GREEK kopto NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kata and koptó Definition to cut up NASB Translation gashing (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2629: κατακόπτωκατακόπτω; 1. to cut up, cut to pieces (see κατά, III. 4); to slay: Isaiah 27:9; 2 Chronicles 34:7, etc.; Herodotus and following 2. to beat, bruise: ἑαυτόν λίθοις, Mark 5:5; (others retain here the primary meaning, to cut, gash, mangle). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for κατακόπτω, similar concepts of cutting or striking down can be found in Hebrew words such as "כָּרַת" (karath, Strong's Hebrew 3772), meaning "to cut off" or "to cut down," and "שָׁחַת" (shachat, Strong's Hebrew 7843), meaning "to destroy" or "to ruin." These Hebrew terms convey similar ideas of destruction and physical harm, often used in the context of divine judgment or warfare in the Old Testament. Usage: The term κατακόπτω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of cutting or mutilating, often in a physical or metaphorical sense. It appears in contexts where physical harm or destruction is depicted. Context: The Greek verb κατακόπτω is found in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize destruction or severe physical harm. It is used to describe actions that involve cutting or striking down with force. In the Berean Standard Bible, κατακόπτω is notably used in the account of the demon-possessed man in Mark 5:5: "Night and day in the tombs and in the mountains, he kept crying out and cutting himself with stones." This passage illustrates the self-destructive behavior of the man under demonic influence, highlighting the severity of his condition. The use of κατακόπτω here underscores the physical and spiritual torment experienced by the individual. The term conveys a sense of violence and desperation, often associated with spiritual oppression or judgment. |
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