Greek

To use up

καταχράομαιStrong’s G2710

katachraomai

Appears in 2 verses of the New Testament

In short

Katachraomai is the Greek word usually translated “using as their own” and “use up”. It appears in 2 verses of the New Testament.

“And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.”

1 Corinthians 7:31 KJV

Meaning

Usually translated “using as their own” and “use up”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.

How it's translated

using as their own 1
to use up 1

Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.

Where it's used most

1 Corinthians 2

1 book in all.

Explore in Scripture

1 Corinthians 9:18What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.

Greek dictionary

καταχράομαι katachraomai · to use up

κατα-χράομαι, -ῶμαι [in LXX: Ep. Je.28, 3Ma.4:5 3Mac 5:22 * ;] to make full use of, use to the uttermost, use up: 1Co.7:31; with dative, 1Co.9:18 (for other senses, see LS, see word)..† (AS)

From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).

Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.