Strong’s G2743
καυτηριάζω
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
kautériazó
Pronunciation
kow-tay-ree-ad'-zo
Definition
To sear, to brand, to cauterize
Meaning
I cauterize, burn with a hot iron; hence met: I sear.
Usage
The verb καυτηριάζω is used metaphorically in the New Testament to describe the act of searing or branding, particularly in the context of the conscience. It implies a process by which the conscience is rendered insensitive or unresponsive, akin to the physical process of cauterization, which involves burning to stop bleeding or prevent infection.
Bible references
1 Timothy 4:2