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 timesAppears 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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