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 timeAppears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:
Matthew
1
Key Passages
- Matthew 27:5
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