Strong’s G2618

κατακαίω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

katakaió

Pronunciation

kat-ak-ah'-yo

Definition

To burn up, consume by fire, utterly destroy by burning.

Meaning

I burn up, consume entirely.

Usage

The verb κατακαίω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of burning something completely or consuming it with fire. It often conveys a sense of total destruction or purification through fire. This term is used both in literal contexts, such as the burning of physical objects, and metaphorically, to describe divine judgment or purification.

Bible references

Matthew 3:12;Matthew 13:30;Matthew 13:40;Luke 3:17;Acts 19:19;1 Corinthians 3:15;Hebrews 13:11;Revelation 8:7;Revelation 8:7;Revelation 8:7;Revelation 17:16;Revelation 18:8