λυμαίνομαι

lumainomaiVerbG3075

to ravage

From: middle voice from a probably derivative of G3089 (λύω) (meaning filth);

Short Definition

properly, to soil, i.e. (figuratively) insult (maltreat)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to outrage, maltreat
2.to corrupt, defile (
LXX Usage: chiefly for שָׁחַת pi., hi., also for כִּרְסֵם, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 8:3

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