Strong's Lexicon katargeō: To abolish, to nullify, to render inactive or ineffective Original Word: καταργέω Word Origin: From κατά (kata, meaning "down" or "against") and ἀργός (argos, meaning "idle" or "inactive") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for καταργέω, the concept of abolishing or nullifying can be related to Hebrew terms such as בָּטַל (batal, Strong's H989), meaning "to cease" or "to make void." Usage: The Greek verb καταργέω (katargeō) is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of making something inactive, ineffective, or void. It often implies the cessation of a function or the removal of power or influence. In a theological context, it is frequently used to describe the nullification of the law's power over believers or the abolishment of death through Christ's resurrection. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of abolishing or nullifying was significant in legal and social contexts, where laws, decrees, or social norms could be rendered void. In the New Testament, this term takes on a profound theological significance, particularly in the writings of Paul, who uses it to describe the transformative power of Christ's work in rendering the old covenant obsolete and establishing the new covenant. Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance κατειργάσθαι — 1 Occ.κατειργάσθη — 1 Occ. κατεργασάμενοι — 1 Occ. κατεργασάμενον — 1 Occ. κατεργασάμενος — 1 Occ. κατεργάζεσθαι — 1 Occ. κατεργάζεσθε — 1 Occ. κατεργάζεται — 6 Occ. κατεργάζομαι — 3 Occ. κατεργαζομένη — 1 Occ. κατεργαζομένου — 1 Occ. κατῆλθεν — 2 Occ. κατήλθομεν — 2 Occ. κατῆλθον — 4 Occ. κατελθεῖν — 2 Occ. κατελθὼν — 3 Occ. ΚΑΤΕΛΘΟΝΤΕΣ — 1 Occ. κατελθόντων — 1 Occ. κατερχομένη — 1 Occ. κατάφαγε — 1 Occ. |
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