καταβολῆς
kataboles
from καταβάλλω; a deposition, i.e. founding; figuratively, conception:--conceive, foundation.
Matthew 13:35 · Word #18
Lexicon G2602
| Lemma | καταβολή |
| Transliteration | katabolḗ |
| Strong's | G2602 |
Morphology N GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | καταβολή |
| Strong's | G2602 |
SIBI-P1 G2602-02
of the laying-down
| Root | καταβολή (katabolē) |
| Core Meanings | a laying down, casting down, foundation-laying, conception |
| Semantic Range | foundation, establishment, founding act, beginning, conception (as the laying down of seed), figuratively the origin of the world |
| Conceptual Significance | Often used in the phrase “from the laying-down of the world,” the term evokes the decisive initiating act by which the ordered world was established. Its imagery of casting or laying down underscores creation and covenantal purpose as intentional, foundational acts. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,GFS — noun, genitive, feminine, singular. The genitive case typically denotes possession, source, or temporal framework (e.g., “from/since the laying-down”). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun καταβολή derives from καταβάλλω (“to cast down, throw down, lay down”), preserving the concrete image of a downward laying or casting. Rendering it as “the laying-down” retains this root sense rather than the abstracted “foundation.” The genitive singular form is reflected by “of the …,” indicating possession, source, or temporal reference in context. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root καταβολή (a laying down, casting down, foundation-laying, conception)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G2602-01 |
katabolen | a laying-down |
Word Usage (11 occurrences of G2602)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:35 | καταβολῆς | kataboles | |
| Matthew 25:34 | καταβολῆς | kataboles | |
| Luke 11:50 | καταβολῆς | kataboles | foundation |