κόπτω

koptōVerbG2875

to cut/mourn

From: a primary verb;

Short Definition

to "chop"; specially, to beat the breast in grief

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to strike, smite.
2.to cut off
Synonyms
θρηνέω, q.v
LXX Usage: for כָּרַת, סָפַד, נָכָה hi., etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

8 times

Appears 8 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
3
Luke
2
Revelation
2
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 23:27
  • Luke 8:52
  • Matthew 11:17
  • Matthew 21:8
  • Matthew 24:30

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