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 times

Appears 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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