πτοέω
ptoeōVerbG4422
to frighten
From: probably akin to the alternate of G4098 (πίπτω) (through the idea of causing to fall) or to G4072 (πέτομαι) (through that of causing to fly away);
Short Definition
to scare
Full Lexicon Entry
to terrify. Pass., to be terrified.
LXX Usage: chiefly for חָתַת ni.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
2 timesAppears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
2
Key Passages
- Luke 21:9
- Luke 24:37
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