καῦσις (kausis)
kausis
burning
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The noun kausis refers to the act or process of burning, specifically describing something that is consumed by fire. In the New Testament, it appears only once, in Hebrews 6:8, where it describes land that produces thorns and thistles. The text states such land is "near to being cursed" and its end is kausis, meaning it will be burned up.
This word emphasizes the finality of destruction rather than just the presence of heat. It comes from the verb kaio, which means to burn or set on fire. By using this term, the author highlights that the land’s fate is not merely damage but complete consumption by fire, serving as a stark warning about the consequences of rejecting God's grace.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word kausis appears only once in the New Testament, in Hebrews 6:8. It describes land that yields thorns and thistles instead of useful crops. The text says its end is kausis, meaning it will be burned up. This is not a minor scorching but total consumption by fire. The author uses this strong image to show the serious outcome of rejecting God's grace.
For your faith, this word reminds us that our lives are meant to bear fruit. When we turn away from God, we risk spiritual barrenness. But the warning is also a call to stay rooted in Christ. His grace offers a way to produce good works and avoid destruction. We can trust that He guides us toward life and growth.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- burning.1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- καῦσιν.¶1×
Key Verses
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Hebrews 6:8
but if it bears thorns and thistles, it is rejected and near being cursed, whose end is to be burned.
This verse uses kausis to describe the final, total destruction awaiting land that produces only thorns, highlighting the serious consequence of rejecting God's grace.