Strong’s G2608

καταγνύμι

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

katagnumi

Pronunciation

kat-AG-noo-mee

Definition

To break, shatter

Meaning

I break down (in pieces), crush, break into.

Usage

The verb καταγνύμι is used in the New Testament to describe the act of breaking or shattering something. It conveys a sense of forceful or complete breaking, often implying destruction or the rendering of something into pieces. This term is used in contexts where physical breaking is involved, such as breaking bread or bones.

Bible references

Matthew 12:20;John 19:31;John 19:32;John 19:33