ἀποθνήσκω

apothnēskōVerbG0599

to die

From: from G575 (ἀπό) and G2348 (θνήσκω);

Short Definition

to die off (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

to die: of natural death, of violent death (pass. of ἀποκτείνω), esp. of Christ, of spiritual death, with dative ref.; accusative, ὅ;,; περί; ἀπό; ἐκ; figuratively, (cf. συν-αποθνήσκω, and
V
Milligan, NTD, 258f.; DCG, i, 791b; Cremer, 286; MM; on the perfective force of this verb, M, Pr., 112, 114; and on the distinction bet. present and aor., f.).
LXX Usage: chiefly for מוּת

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

100 times

Appears 100 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
24
Romans
18
Luke
10
Mark
8
1 Corinthians
7

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 15:3
  • Hebrews 10:28
  • John 19:7
  • Luke 8:52
  • Revelation 8:11

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