Kataskáptō — G2679
G2679 · Greek — κατασκάπτω
Pronunciation: kat-as-kap'-to
Definition
verb
to undermine, i.e. (by implication) destroy
Usually translated as
dig down, ruin
Origin
from G2596 and G4626
Occurrences
Kataskáptō occurs 2 times in the King James.
Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (1), Romans (1)
- Acts 15:16 — After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins (κατεσκαμμένα) thereof, and I will set it up:
- Romans 11:3 — Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down (κατέσκαψαν) thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life.
Strong's Lexicon — K