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 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
2

Key Passages

  • Luke 21:9
  • Luke 24:37

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