κατάρα katára
Meaning
imprecation, execration
In the King James Version: curse(-d, ing)
Derivation: from G2596 (κατά) (intensive) and G685 (ἀρά);
Where it is used
- Galatians 3:10 All who rely on works of the law are under a curse. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.”
- Galatians 3:13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.”
- Hebrews 6:8 But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned.
- James 3:10 Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not be!
- 2 Peter 2:14 Their eyes are full of adultery; their desire for sin is never satisfied; they seduce the unstable. They are accursed children with hearts trained in greed.