Word study · Greek

katargéō

to abolish, to bring to nothing

Say it: kat-ar-GEH-oh (approximate)

καταργέω

What it means

To make ineffective or to put out of action (kata, "down," plus argos, "idle"). In chapter 15 it describes how Christ will "abolish" every rule and authority and power, and the last enemy, death (15:24-26).

Range of meaning

  • AbolishBring to an end.
  • Render powerlessTake away force.

In 1 Corinthians

  • Chapter 15

    "The last enemy that will be abolished is death" (15:24-26).