Katastrophḗ — G2692

Definition

feminine noun

an overturn ("catastrophe"), i.e. demolition; figuratively, apostasy

1. metaphorically, of the extinction of a spirit of consecration to Christ (A. V. the subverting)

Usually translated as

overthrow, subverting

Origin

from G2690

• katastréphō (G2690)

Occurrences

Katastrophḗ occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 2 Timothy (1), 2 Peter (1)

• 2 Timothy 2:14 — Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting (καταστροφῆ) of the hearers.
• 2 Peter 2:6 — And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow (καταστροφῆ), making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly;