πορθέω

portheōVerbG4199

to lay waste

From: prolongation from (to sack);

Short Definition

to ravage (figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

of πέρθω, to destroy, ravage.
LXX Usage: 4 4 *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

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

Galatians
2
Acts
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 9:21
  • Galatians 1:13
  • Galatians 1:23

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