πνίγω

pnigōVerbG4155

to choke

From: strengthened from G4154 (πνέω);

Short Definition

to wheeze, i.e. (causative, by implication) to throttle or strangle (drown)

Full Lexicon Entry

to choke: with accusative; imperfect (coniative); of drowning, pass.
LXX Usage: (בָּעַת pi.) *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
2
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Matthew 13:7
  • Matthew 18:28
  • Mark 5:13

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