κρεμάω

kremaōVerbG2910

to hang

From: a prolonged form of a primary verb;

Short Definition

to hang

Full Lexicon Entry

(also κρεμαννύω, *κρεμάω; *the Pres. is not found in NT), trans., to hang, suspend: with accusative of person(s), ξύλου; pass. Mid., κρέμαμαι, intrans., to hang: ἐπὶ ξύλου, (LXX); metaphorically.
LXX Usage: (where also κρεμάζω, ) chiefly for תָּלָה

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

7 times

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

Acts
3
Matthew
2
Galatians
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 10:39
  • Acts 28:4
  • Acts 5:30
  • Galatians 3:13
  • Luke 23:39

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