ἀπάγχω

apagchōVerbG0519

to strangle

From: from G575 (ἀπό) and (to choke;

Short Definition

akin to the base of G43 (ἀγκάλη)); to strangle oneself off (i.e. to death)

Full Lexicon Entry

to strangle; mid., to hang oneself (or, to choke; see M, Pr., 155).
LXX Usage: (חָנַק), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • Matthew 27:5

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