καταναλίσκω (G2654) — Greek Lexicon

καταναλίσκω

katanalískō

G2654 verb

SILEX Entry

Root καταναλίσκ- to consume, to use up, to destroy utterly

Definition

to consume completely, especially by using up resources or destroying something to the point of disappearance; in some contexts, to spend or use up, extend to the sense of bringing something (e.g., flesh, resources) to a state of nonexistence through use, burning, or destruction.

Semantic Range

to consume completely, to destroy by consumption (often by fire), to use up resources, to spend entirely, to devour, to bring to nothing by use or destruction

Root / Etymology

From κατα- (down, completely) and ἀναλίσκω (to spend, use up, consume); thus, καταναλίσκω intensifies the idea of 'consuming' to 'consume utterly' or 'use up completely.'

Historical & Contextual Notes

In Hellenistic and Koine Greek, καταναλίσκω is used both in literal and figurative senses—ranging from the consumption of physical substance (e.g., fire consuming an offering, resources being expended) to metaphorical applications (e.g., divine wrath consuming adversaries, passions consuming a person). Its use is not common in earlier classical literature, but examples increase in the LXX and later Jewish and Christian Greek texts. The word often denotes complete destruction, especially by fire (compare with ἐσθίω, which is more general). In biblical contexts, καταναλίσκω commonly occurs in the passive (e.g., something is consumed by fire, divine agency, or internal impulses). English translations often resort to 'consume' or 'devour,' but may not capture the sense of thorough, utter consumption implied by the prefix κατα-. The intensity is stronger than simple 'consume.'

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from κατά and ἀναλίσκω; to consume utterly:--consume.

Root Family

καταναλίσκω (katanaliskō) — to consume, to use up, to destroy utterly

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE	Surface	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	Occurrences
`G2654-01`	καταναλίσκον	katanaliskon	`V PRS ACT PTCP NOM N SG`	consuming	utterly consuming	1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence

SIDANCE	Reference	Word	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1
`G2654-01`	Hebrews 12:29	καταναλίσκον	katanaliskon	`V PRS ACT PTCP NOM N SG`	consuming	utterly consuming

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