"katechon" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Borrowed from Ancient Greek κατέχον (katékhon, “that which withholds”) or Ancient Greek κατέχων (katékhōn, “the one who withholds”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|κατέχον||that which withholds}} Ancient Greek κατέχον (katékhon, “that which withholds”), {{der|en|grc|κατέχων||the one who withholds}} Ancient Greek κατέχων (katékhōn, “the one who withholds”) Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} katechon
  1. (theology) Someone or something (of disputed identity) whose removal is necessary before the Antichrist can be fully manifested, according to 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7 in the Bible. Wikipedia link: katechon Categories (topical): Theology Derived forms: katechonic, katechontic
    Sense id: en-katechon-en-noun-JuNGt5RJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: lifestyle, religion, theology

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