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 timesAppears 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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