Word study · Greek

katargéō

to abolish, to bring to nothing

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

καταργέω

What it means

To bring to an end, to make ineffective. In chapter 3 it describes the fading glory of the old covenant ministry, "which was passing away" (3:7, 3:11, 3:13-14).

Range of meaning

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

In 2 Corinthians

  • Chapter 3

    "The glory that was passing away" (3:7, 3:11, 3:13-14).