κατακαίω

katakaiōVerbG2618

to burn

From: from G2596 (κατά) and G2545 (καίω);

Short Definition

to burn down (to the ground), i.e. consume wholly

Full Lexicon Entry

to burn up, burn completely: with accusative of thing(s); pass.,; *ἐν πυρί *.
LXX Usage: chiefly for שָׂרַף; in (אָכַל pu.), distinguished from καίω

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

10 times

Appears 10 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
3
Revelation
3
1 Corinthians
1
Acts
1
Hebrews
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 3:15
  • Hebrews 13:11
  • Matthew 13:30
  • Matthew 3:12
  • Revelation 18:8

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