Strong’s G2669

καταπονέω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

kataponeó

Pronunciation

kat-ap-on-eh'-o

Definition

To oppress, to wear down, to exhaust

Meaning

I exhaust by labor or suffering, wear out, overpower, oppress.

Usage

The verb "kataponeó" conveys the idea of being worn down or oppressed through persistent toil or hardship. It implies a sense of being overwhelmed by difficulties or adversities, often to the point of exhaustion. In the New Testament, it is used to describe both physical and emotional states of being burdened or afflicted.

Bible references

Acts 7:24;2 Peter 2:7