ψύχω

psuchōVerbG5594

to cool

From: a primary verb;

Short Definition

to breathe (voluntarily but gently, thus differing on the one hand from G4154 (πνέω), which denotes properly a forcible respiration; and on the other from the base of G109 (ἀήρ), which refers properly to an inanimate breeze), i.e. (by implication, of reduction of temperature by evaporation) to chill (figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

to breathe, blow; hence, to make cool. Pass., to grow cool: metaphorically.
LXX Usage: for קוּר, שָׁטַח

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

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

Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • Matthew 24:12

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