G2856 Greek

κολοβόω

kolobóō
to dock, i.e. (figuratively) abridge

KJV Translations of G2856

shorten

Word Origin & Derivation

from a derivative of the base of G2849 (κολάζω);

G2849 κολάζω (kolázō)

properly, to curtail, i.e. (figuratively) to chastise (or reserve for infliction)

G2856 in the King James Bible

2 verses
Mark 13:20 ἐκολόβωσεν

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.

Matthew 24:22 κολοβωθήσονται

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