κολοβόω kolobóō

Meaning

to dock, i.e. (figuratively) abridge

In the King James Version: shorten

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

Where it is used

• Matthew 24:22 If those days had not been cut short, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, those days will be cut short.
• Mark 13:20 If the Lord had not cut short those days, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, whom He has chosen, He has cut them short.