G2856

κολοβόω

koloboō

Verb · From a derivative of the base of κολάζω (G2849)

From a derivative of the base of G2849; to dock, i.e. (figuratively) abridge:—shorten.

Outline

to mutilate
in NT: to shorten, abridge, curtail

Usages

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.

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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 the days.

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