καθαίρεσις kathaíresis

Greek · Strong's G2506 · used 3 times in 3 verses

Meaning

demolition; figuratively, extinction

In the King James Version: destruction, pulling down

Derivation: from G2507 (καθαιρέω);

2 Corinthians 10:4 The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.
2 Corinthians 10:8 For even if I boast somewhat excessively about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.
2 Corinthians 13:10 This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.