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Strong's G2856 κολοβόω (koloboo)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2856 — chatham (“close up”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G2856
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 3

Strong's G2856 Quick Answer

Strong's G2856 κολοβόω (koloboo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. koloboo (kol-ob-oh'-o) v. 1. to dock 2. (figuratively) abridge It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include shortened. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
koloboo (kol-ob-oh'-o) v. 1. to dock 2. (figuratively) abridge
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
shortened

Meaning and Definition

koloboo (kol-ob-oh'-o) v. 1. to dock 2. (figuratively) abridge [from a derivative of the base of G2849] KJV: shorten Root(s): G2849

Original Word
κολοβόω
Transliteration
koloboo
Derivation
Root: κολάζω R1: 2849
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2856. 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 shorten

Usage: κολοβόω, -ῶ (κολοβός, docked), [in LXX: 2Ki.4:12 (קָצַץ pi.) * ;] to cut off, amputate (LXX), hence, to curtail, shorten: Mat.24:22, Mrk.13:20.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2856 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render koloboo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

shortened Matthew 24:22 2×

How Strong's G2856 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 G2856 (κολοβόω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2856 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 G2856 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 24:22 KJV

And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.

Mark 13:20 KJV

And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days.

Strong's G2856 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

2 Kingdoms 4:12 Septuagint / Brenton

And David commanded his young men, and they slay them, and cut off their hands and their feet; and they hung them up at the fountain in Hebron: and they buried the head of Ish-bosheth in the tomb of Abner the son of Ner.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2856.

2 Kingdoms 4:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And David commanded his young men, and they slay them, and cut off their hands and their feet; and they hung them up at the fountain in Hebron: and they buried the head of Ish-bosheth in the tomb of Abner the son of Ner.
Matthew 24:22 New Testament, KJV
And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.
Mark 13:20 New Testament, KJV
And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2856, grouped by book.

2 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Kingdoms 4:12
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Matthew 24:22
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Mark 13:20

Strong's G2856 FAQ

What does koloboo (κολοβόω) mean?

Koloboo (Strong's G2856) is a Greek word most simply glossed "shorten". koloboo (kol-ob-oh'-o) v. 1. to dock 2. (figuratively) abridge

How many times is koloboo (κολοβόω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G2856 across 3 books.

Where can I study koloboo (κολοβόω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2856 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate koloboo (κολοβόω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as shortened. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2856 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G2856, with linked reader references where each row is available.