Strong’s G2626

κατακλύζω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

katakluzó

Pronunciation

kat-ak-LOO-zo

Definition

To flood, to inundate, to overwhelm

Meaning

I flood over, overwhelm, inundate.

Usage

The verb "katakluzó" is used in the New Testament to describe the action of overwhelming or inundating with water, often in the context of a flood. It conveys the idea of a powerful and overwhelming force of water that covers or submerges everything in its path. This term is used metaphorically to describe overwhelming situations or divine judgment.

Bible references

2 Peter 3:6