βυθίζω

buthizōVerbG1036

to sink

From: from G1037 (βυθός);

Short Definition

to sink; by implication, to drown

Full Lexicon Entry

trans., to cause to sink, to sink: metaphorically, εἰς ὄλεθρον; pass., to sink, intrans.
LXX Usage: *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Timothy
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Timothy 6:9
  • Luke 5:7

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