Greek] καταλύω (kataluō), [Latin] solvere, [Latin] destruere, [Latin] dissolvere, [Latin] devertere, [French] detacher, [French] acquitter, [French] demolir, [French] denouer, [French] detourner

Greek] καταλύω (kataluō), [Latin] solvere, [Latin] destruere, [Latin] dissolvere, [Latin] devertere, [French] detacher, [French] acquitter, [French] demolir, [French] denouer, [French] detourner: to destroy, to overthrow, to lodge, to dissolve, to tear down; 16 scripture references

 

Background information

Greek Hellenism: This term means to put down, to destroy, to dissolve, to dismiss, to abolish, to render useless, to neglect, to bring to an end, and to lodge.

Euripides’ The Trojan Women 1080: “It is this that fills me with anxious thought whether you care at all that my city is destroyed.”

Herodotus’ The Histories 1.104: “The Medes met the Scythians, who defeated them in battle, deprived them of their rule, and made themselves masters of all Asia.”

Demosthenes’ On The Crown 18.82: “For the ambassador who came here from Cleitarchus and Phillistides lodged at your house and you entertained him.”

Old Testament: This term means to invade, to lodge, to abide, to tear down, and to destroy.

New Testament: This term means to disintegrate, to abolish, to throw down, to destroy, and to lodge.

Mt. 5:17: “Do not think that I [Jesus] have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but but to fulfill.” (Jesus states that the New Covenant surpasses the law.)

1. The Law refers to the first five books of the Old Testament, which  contain the commandments given to Moses.
2. The Prophets encompass the writings of the prophets which conveyed God’s message to Israel.
3. Jesus indicates this commitment to the Law and the Prophets.
4. Jesus indicates that His life and ministry are the culmination of what the Law and the Prophets anticipated.
5. This fulfillment illustrates a deeper realization of God’s redemptive plan for humanity.

Mt.24:2: “You see all these things, do you not? Amen, amen, I say to you, there will not be left here a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down.”

1. Jesus is prophesying the destruction of the Temple. Jesus draws attention to the physical grandeur of the temple.
2. Jesus underscores the importance of listening to His words.
3. When Jesus begins the phrase, “Amen, I say to you”, He will begin to make a very important statement.
4. Jesus’ prophesy foretells the complete destruction of the temple in 70 A.D. when the Romans destroyed Jerusalem and the temple
5. Jesus warns against placing trust in physical structures and temporary earthly things.
6. The complete destruction oft he temple signifies the end of the old covenant system on temple worship and sacrifices. This foreshadows a new covenant relationship through Jesus.
7. Interestingly, historical and archaeological evidence indicates that Jesus actually spent more time as a stone cutter rather than a carpenter. Jesus stacked, carved, and chiseled stone.

Lk.19:7: “When they all saw this, they began to grumble, saying, ‘He has gone to stay at the house of a sinner [Zacchaeus].'” (Grumbling reflects a common response to Jesus associating with sinners. Jesus demonstrates His mission to seek and save the lost. Jesus’ willingness to associate with Zacchaeus challenged the prevailing religious attitudes. Salvation becomes present as result of Zacchaeus’ repentance.)

Acts 5:38: “Have nothing to do with these men, and let them go. For if this endeavor or this activity is of human origin, it will destroy itself.”

1. Gamaliel, a respected Pharisee and teacher of the law, gave some very sound advice, which reflects a cautious and pragmatic approach.
2. Gamaliel, sought to avoid unnecessary conflict. This refer to Prov.21:30 [no wisdom, understanding, or counsel can prevail against God]
3. Human endeavors (traditions), when not aligned with God’s will are often fleeting, unsuccessful, and failing.
4. Gamaliel’s words suggest that time will reveal the true nature of their mission.
5. Gamaliel’s words are a reminder of the futility of opposing God’s purpose, as seen in the spread of Christianity despite early persecution.

Acts 5:39: “But if it comes from God, you will not be able to destroy them; you may even find yourselves fighting against God.”

1. Gamaliel’s words suggest that if the apostles’ mission is truly from God, it will succeed regardless of human opposition.
2. The apostles, empowered by the Holy Spirit, will find their mission divinely ordained.
3. This is a reminder of the futility and danger in opposing God’s work.

2Cor.5:1: “For we know that if our earthly dwelling, a tent, should be destroyed, we have a building from God, a dwelling not made with hands, eternal in heaven.” (The earthly tent refers to our human bodies, drawing upon the temporary nature of a tent. This building from God signifies our glorified body promised to believers. Unlike earthly homes, this is an eternal house in heaven.)

Pope Gregory XVI’s encyclical Mirari Vos (1832): refuting the need for a human “restoration” of the Church:

“All truth was daily taught it by the inspiration of the Holy Ghost. It is obviously absurd and injurious to propose a certain restoration or regeneration for her [the Church] as though necessary for her safety and health, as is she could be considered subject to defect or other misfortune. These authors of novelties consider that a foundation may be laid of a human institution. That what was a divine thing may become a human Church.”

Introducing human endeavors, traditions, questionable ecumenism into the Church:

1. Vatican II introduced into the HUMAN traditions, questionable ecumenism, worldliness, and the “smoke of Satan” (spirit of undermining) into the Church.
2. Pope Pius X prophesied that individuals would seek to find an explanation for religion INSIDE THEMSELVES (sentiments, perceptions, and lived experiences). Supernatural objective realities would ignored or minimized.
3. Prior to Vatican II, the Church was SEPARATE FROM THE WORLD. The Church IS the Catholic Church. (“Outside the Church there is NO salvation.”) CCC 846
4. It was naively thought that the Church needed to “get with the world”.  This unfortunately led to a pastoral and theological disaster for the Church.
5. Yet the Modernists and Synodalists seek to continue what Vatican II had started. This has led to Synodality.
6. Synodality is creating a worldly Church made in the image of man and his lived experiences.

Conclusion:

Solve, detach, acquit, destroy, dissolve, divert, diversion, denounce, demolish

Greek Hellenism: It was interesting to discover the more nuanced meanings of this term: rendering useless, neglecting, bringing to an end, retiring, disbanding, and dismissing

Update: Sign of things to come with Synodality: The German Synodal Church is continually “reforming” and “renewing” itself into decline and heresy.

 

“All novelty in faith is a sure mark of heresy.” St. Vincent of Lerins

“We do not want a church that MOVES WITH THE WORLD. We a want a church that MOVES THE WORLD.” GK Chesterton

“Progress should mean that we are always changing the world to fit the vision. Instead, were are always changing the vision.” GK Chesterton