ἀπολλύω
apolluōVerbG0622
to destroy
From: from G575 (ἀπό) and the base of G3639 (ὄλεθρος);
Short Definition
to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
Full Lexicon Entry
of things: , (LXX (b) of persons: Metaphorical, of loss of eternal life. In οἱ ἀπολλὺμενοι, the perishing, contrasted in, with οἱ σωζόμενοι, the "perfective" force of the verb, WH. " implies the completion of the process of destruction," is illustrated (see M, Pr., 114 f.; M, Th., ii); 2 to be lost. Metaphorical, on the basis of the relation between shepherd and flock, of spiritual destitution and alienation from God
LXX Usage: for אָבַד, etc. (38 words in all)
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
87 timesAppears 87 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
25
Matthew
18
John
11
Mark
9
1 Corinthians
6
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 1:18
- James 1:11
- Luke 13:5
- Luke 5:37
- Matthew 22:7
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