καταπίνω

katapinōVerbG2666

to swallow

From: from G2596 (κατά) and G4095 (πίνω);

Short Definition

to drink down, i.e. gulp entire (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to drink down, swallow
2.to devour
LXX Usage: chiefly for בָּלַע

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

7 times

Appears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
2
1 Corinthians
1
1 Peter
1
Hebrews
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 15:54
  • 1 Peter 5:8
  • 2 Corinthians 2:7
  • 2 Corinthians 5:4
  • Hebrews 11:29

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