Greek Strong's Lexicon
G2856
Lemma: κολοβόω
Transliteration: kol-ob-o'-o
Definition: from a derivative of the base of κολάζω; to dock, i.e. (figuratively) abridge
KJV Definition: shorten
Verse usage
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Mateo 24:22
NASB
"Unless those days had been cut short, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short.
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Marko 13:20
NASB
"Unless the Lord had shortened [those] days, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect, whom He chose, He shortened the days.