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ΚΑΤΕΚΟΠΤΑΝ, κατεκοπταν

KATEKOPTAN, katekoptan

Sounds Like: kah-te-KOP-tan

Translations: they were cutting down, they were cutting to pieces, they were hewing down, they were striking down, they were slaughtering

From the root: ΚΑΤΑΚΟΠΤΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

Explanation: This is a verb in the imperfect tense, indicating continuous or repeated action in the past. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'κατά' (down, against) and the verb 'κόπτω' (to cut, strike). Thus, it means to cut down, cut to pieces, or strike down with force. It describes an action of severe cutting or striking, often implying destruction or violence.

Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Imperfect, Indicative, Active

Strong’s number: G2696 (Lookup on BibleHub)


Instances

Codex Sinaiticus
  • Shepherd of Hermas — 10:7

From the same root

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