Subvert
Bible Usage:
- subvert used twice.
- subverted used once.
- subverting used twice.
- First Reference: Lamentations 3:36
- Last Reference: Titus 1:11
Dictionaries:
- Included in Eastons: No
- Included in Hitchcocks: No
- Included in Naves: No
- Included in Smiths: No
- Included in Websters: Yes
- Included in Strongs: Yes
- Included in Thayers: Yes
- Included in BDB: Yes
Strongs Concordance:
SUBVERT', verb transitive [Latin subverto; sub and verto, to turn.]
1. To overthrow from the foundation; to overturn; to ruin utterly. The northern nations of Europe subverted the Roman empire. He is the worst enemy of man, who endeavors to subvert the christian religion. The elevation of corrupt men to office will slowly, but surely, subvert a republican government.
This would subvert the principles of all knowledge.
2. To corrupt; to confound; to pervert the mind, and turn it from the truth. 2 Timothy 2:14.
SUBVERT'ED, participle passive Overthrown; overturned; entirely destroyed.
SUBVERT'ER, noun One who subverts; an overthrower.
SUBVERT'ING, participle present tense Overthrowing; entirely destroying.
Bible Usage:
- subvert used twice.
- subverted used once.
- subverting used twice.
- First Reference: Lamentations 3:36
- Last Reference: Titus 1:11
Dictionaries:
- Included in Eastons: No
- Included in Hitchcocks: No
- Included in Naves: No
- Included in Smiths: No
- Included in Websters: Yes
- Included in Strongs: Yes
- Included in Thayers: Yes
- Included in BDB: Yes
Strongs Concordance: