Strong’s Greek
G2506 — kathairesis
The entry below is Strong’s own definition (1890, public domain), and every verse where the word occurs.
καθαίρεσις
kathairesis — pronounced kath-ah'-ee-res-is
from 2507; demolition; figuratively, extinction:--destruction, pulling down. see GREEK for 2507
3 occurrences in the KJV.
2 Corinthians 10:4
(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
2 Corinthians 10:8
For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:
2 Corinthians 13:10
Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction.
