ἀποκεφαλίζω

apokephalizōVerbG0607

to behead

From: from G575 (ἀπό) and G2776 (κεφαλή);

Short Definition

to decapitate

Full Lexicon Entry

to behead.
LXX Usage: *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Mark
2
Luke
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 9:9
  • Matthew 14:10
  • Mark 6:16
  • Mark 6:27

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