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Strong's G2644 καταλλάσσω (katallasso)

Katallasso means “reconcile” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2644 — chapha (“do secretly”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G2644
Language Greek
Linked Usages 9
Books 5

Strong's G2644 Quick Answer

Strong's G2644 καταλλάσσω (katallasso) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. katallasso (kat-al-las'-so) v. 1. to change mutually 2. (figuratively) to reconcile It has 9 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include reconciled, god, christ, how, and moab. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
katallasso (kat-al-las'-so) v. 1. to change mutually 2. (figuratively) to reconcile
Usage
9 linked usages
Books
5 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
reconciled, god, christ, how, and moab

Meaning and Definition

katallasso (kat-al-las'-so) v. 1. to change mutually 2. (figuratively) to reconcile [from G2596 and G236] KJV: reconcile Root(s): G2596, G236

Original Word
καταλλάσσω
Transliteration
katallasso
Derivation
Root: ἀλλάσσω R1: 2596 R2: 236
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2644. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to reconcile

Usage: κατ-αλλάσσω (Att.. -ττω; cf. ἀλλάσσω) [in LXX: Jer.48:39 (חָתַת), 2Ma.1:5 2Mac 7:33 2Mac 8:29 * ;] prop., to change, exchange (esp. of money); hence, of persons, to change from emnity to friendship, to reconcile (for exx. in cl., see Thayer„ LS): of the reconciliation of man to God (Lft., Notes, 288; ICC on Ro, l.with; DCG, ii, 474, 797), 2Co.5:18-19; pass Rom.5:10, 2Co.5:20; of a woman returning to her husband, 1Co.7:11 (cf. ἀπο-καταλλάσσω).† (AS)

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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.

reconciled god christ how moab put let husband himself reconciliation though lord

How Strong's G2644 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, 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 5 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.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2644 (καταλλάσσω) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2644 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 G2644 in the New Testament

5 indexed usages in New Testament.

Romans 5:10 KJV

For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.

1 Corinthians 7:11 KJV

But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife.

2 Corinthians 5:18 KJV

And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

Strong's G2644 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Jeremiah 31:39 Septuagint / Brenton

How has he changed! how has Moab turned his back! Moab is put to shame, and become a laughingstock, and an object of anger to all that are round about him.

Strong's G2644 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 1:5 Septuagint / Brenton

and hear your prayers, and be at one with you, and never forsake you in time of trouble.

2 Maccabees 7:33 Septuagint / Brenton

And though the living Lord be angry with us a little while for our chastening and correction, yet shall he be at one again with his servants.

2 Maccabees 8:29 Septuagint / Brenton

When this was done, and they had made a common supplication, they besought the merciful Lord to be reconciled with his servants forever.

Usage Excerpts

First 9 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2644.

Jeremiah 31:39 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
How has he changed! how has Moab turned his back! Moab is put to shame, and become a laughingstock, and an object of anger to all that are round about him.
Romans 5:10 New Testament, KJV
For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.
1 Corinthians 7:11 New Testament, KJV
But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife.
2 Corinthians 5:18 New Testament, KJV
And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
2 Corinthians 5:19 New Testament, KJV
To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
2 Corinthians 5:20 New Testament, KJV
Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.
2 Maccabees 1:5 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
and hear your prayers, and be at one with you, and never forsake you in time of trouble.
2 Maccabees 7:33 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And though the living Lord be angry with us a little while for our chastening and correction, yet shall he be at one again with his servants.
2 Maccabees 8:29 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
When this was done, and they had made a common supplication, they besought the merciful Lord to be reconciled with his servants forever.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2644, grouped by book.

Jeremiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 31:39
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 5:10
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 7:11
2 Corinthians 3 usages, New Testament
2 Corinthians 5:18 2 Corinthians 5:19 2 Corinthians 5:20
2 Maccabees 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 1:5 2 Maccabees 7:33 2 Maccabees 8:29

Strong's G2644 FAQ

What does katallasso (καταλλάσσω) mean?

Katallasso (Strong's G2644) is a Greek word most simply glossed "reconcile". katallasso (kat-al-las'-so) v. 1. to change mutually 2. (figuratively) to reconcile

How many times is katallasso (καταλλάσσω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 9 linked usages for Strong's G2644 across 5 books.

Where can I study katallasso (καταλλάσσω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2644 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate katallasso (καταλλάσσω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as reconciled, god, christ, how, moab, and put. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2644 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2644, with linked reader references where each row is available.