Kolobóō — G2856

Definition

verb

to dock, i.e. (figuratively) abridge

1. to cut off

Usually translated as

shorten

Origin

from a derivative of the base of G2849

• kolázō (G2849)

Occurrences

Kolobóō occurs 4 times in 2 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Mark (1)

• Matthew 24:22 — And except those days should be shortened (ἐκολοβώθησαν), there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.
• Matthew 24:22 — And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened (κολοβωθήσονται).
• Mark 13:20 — And except that the Lord had shortened (ἐκολόβωσεν) those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect’s sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days.
• Mark 13:20 — And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect’s sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened (ἐκολόβωσεν) the days.