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 timeAppears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
1
Key Passages
- Luke 8:33
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