καθαίρω
kathairō
to prune
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the data provided, the Greek word "kathairō" (Strong's number: G2508) has a short definition of "to prune". Pruning refers to the act of cutting or clearing branches from a plant or tree to promote its growth and health. Given that the word appears only once in the Bible, it likely holds specific significance in its particular context. However, in general gardening practices, pruning is a deliberate action taken to maintain or enhance the appearance and productivity of a plant. This could indicate that the Bible uses "kathairō" in a metaphorical or symbolic way, where pruning represents a deliberate and transformative process. Without further context, it's difficult to assess the full extent of this symbolism.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text