Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to break
Usage: κατα-κλάω, -ῶ [in LXX: Eze.19:12 (נָתַשׁ hoph.)* ;] to break up, break in pieces: Mrk.6:41, Luk.9:16.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2622
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
3
Books
3
Strong's G2622 Quick Answer
Strong's G2622 κατακλάω (kataklao) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kataklao (kat-ak-lah'-o) v. 1. to break down, i.e. divide [from G2596 and G2806] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include loaves, two, fishes, she, and upon. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- kataklao (kat-ak-lah'-o) v. 1. to break down, i.e. divide [from G2596 and G2806]
- Usage
- 3 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- loaves, two, fishes, she, and upon
Meaning and Definition
kataklao (kat-ak-lah'-o) v. 1. to break down, i.e. divide [from G2596 and G2806] KJV: break Root(s): G2596, G2806
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2622. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
English Usage Signals
Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.
loaves
two
fishes
she
upon
five
heaven
blessed
brake
gave
disciples
set
How Strong's G2622 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G2622 (κατακλάω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Ezekiel 19:12 — κατεκλάσθη
Strong's G2622 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G2622 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
And when he had taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave them to his disciples to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them all.
Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.
Strong's G2622 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
But she was broken down in wrath, she was cast upon the ground, and the east wind dried up her choice branches: vengeance came upon them, and the rod of her strength was withered; fire consumed it.
Usage Excerpts
First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2622.
But she was broken down in wrath, she was cast upon the ground, and the east wind dried up her choice branches: vengeance came upon them, and the rod of her strength was withered; fire consumed it.
And when he had taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave them to his disciples to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them all.
Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2622, grouped by book.
Ezekiel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G2622 FAQ
What does kataklao (κατακλάω) mean?
Kataklao (Strong's G2622) is a Greek word most simply glossed "break". kataklao (kat-ak-lah'-o) v. 1. to break down, i.e. divide [from G2596 and G2806]
How many times is kataklao (κατακλάω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G2622 across 3 books.
Where can I study kataklao (κατακλάω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2622 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate kataklao (κατακλάω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as loaves, two, fishes, she, upon, and five. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2622 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G2622, with linked reader references where each row is available.