Strong's Greek: 2728. κατιόω (katioó) -- To rust, to corrode

Strong's Lexicon

katioó: To rust, to corrode

Original Word: κατιόω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: katioó
Pronunciation: kat-ee-o'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (kat-ee-o'-o)
Definition: To rust, to corrode
Meaning: I rust; pass: I am rusted, tarnished.

Word Origin: From the Greek prefix "κατά" (kata, meaning "down" or "against") and "ἰόω" (ioo, meaning "to rust" or "to corrode").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for κατιόω, the concept of decay and impermanence is echoed in Hebrew words like חָלָד (chalad, Strong's H2490), which can mean "to perish" or "to decay."

Usage: The verb κατιόω is used in the New Testament to describe the process of rusting or corroding, typically in the context of metals. It conveys the idea of decay or deterioration over time, often used metaphorically to illustrate the transient nature of earthly wealth and possessions.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, metals were a symbol of wealth and durability. However, the process of rusting was a common phenomenon that illustrated the impermanence of material goods. This concept was well understood in the Greco-Roman world, where metals like iron and bronze were widely used. The metaphor of rusting served as a powerful reminder of the temporal nature of earthly treasures compared to eternal spiritual values.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from kata and ios
Definition
to rust over
NASB Translation
rusted (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2728: κατιόω

κατιόω, κατιω: perfect passive κατιωμαι; (see ἰός, 2); "to rust over (cf. κατά, III. 3), cover with rust": James 5:3. (Epictetus diss. 4, 6, 14; (Sir. 12:11).)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

corrode, rust

From kata and a derivative of ios; to rust down, i.e. Corrode -- canker.

see GREEK kata

see GREEK ios

Forms and Transliterations

κατιωται κατίωται katiotai katiōtai katíotai katíōtai

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