καίω
kaiōVerbG2545
to kindle/burn
From: apparently a primary verb;
Short Definition
to set on fire, i.e. kindle or (by implication) consume
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to kindle, light
2.to burn, destroy by fire
LXX Usage: for בָּעַר, יָקַד, שָׂרַף, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
11 timesAppears 11 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Revelation
5
John
2
Luke
2
Hebrews
1
Matthew
1
Key Passages
- Hebrews 12:18
- John 5:35
- Luke 24:32
- Revelation 19:20
- Revelation 4:5
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