# κολοβόω (koloboō)

Strong’s G2856. 2 New Testament occurrences.

(lit: I maim, mutilate), I cut short, shorten, abbreviate.

Lexicon: Dodson, public domain.

Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/greek/koloboo-g2856

## Occurrences

- [Matthew 24:22](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/24/22) — And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.
- [Mark 13:20](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/mark/13/20) — 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.