Biblica Analytica
G2508 Greek

καθαίρω

kathairō

to prune

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to prune
Transliteration
kathairō
Strong's Number
G2508
Occurrences
1

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

Based 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
Strong's
G2508
Lemma
καθαίρω
Transliteration
kathairō
Definition
to prune
Occurrences
1
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text