ἀποπνίγω

apopnigōVerbG0638

to choke

From: from G575 (ἀπό) and G4155 (πνίγω);

Short Definition

to stifle (by drowning or overgrowth)

Full Lexicon Entry

to choke: pass., of drowning (= καταποντίζομαι).
LXX Usage: (חָנַק pi.), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 8:33

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