Strong’s G2856

κολοβόω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

koloboó

Pronunciation

ko-lo-BO-o

Definition

To shorten, to cut short

Meaning

(lit: I maim, mutilate), I cut short, shorten, abbreviate.

Usage

The verb "koloboó" is used in the New Testament to convey the action of shortening or cutting short. It is often used in a metaphorical sense to describe the divine intervention of God in reducing the duration of events, particularly in the context of eschatological (end times) discussions.

Bible references

Matthew 24:22;Matthew 24:22;Mark 13:20;Mark 13:20