βάλλω

ballōVerbG0906

to throw: throw

From: a primary verb;

Short Definition

to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)

Full Lexicon Entry

prop., of a weapon or missile; then generally, of things and persons, lit. and metaphorically, to throw, cast, put, place: with accusative, and frequently ἐπί; κάτω; ἔξω; ἀπό; ἐκ; δρέπανον; μάχαιραν; κλῆρον; of fluids, to pour: pass., to be laid, to lie ill: *ἐβλήθη *(timeless aor., M, Pr., 134); intrans., to rush . Metaphorical, β. εἰς καρδίαν.
LXX Usage: for נפל, שׂום, ידד, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

106 times

Appears 106 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
29
Revelation
24
Luke
17
Mark
15
John
14

Key Passages

  • 1 John 4:18
  • Luke 12:28
  • Matthew 13:50
  • Matthew 8:6
  • Revelation 12:10

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