ἀφανίζω

aphanizōVerbG0853

to destroy

From: from G852 (ἀφανής);

Short Definition

to render unapparent, i.e. (actively) consume (becloud), or (passively) disappear (be destroyed)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to make unseen, hide from sight (Xen., a1.).
2.Later (a) to destroy
bto disfigure
LXX Usage: for שָׁמֵם ni., שָׁמַד hi., etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
3
Acts
1
James
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 13:41
  • James 4:14
  • Matthew 6:16
  • Matthew 6:19
  • Matthew 6:20

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