σκοτόω

skotoōVerbG4656

to darken

From: from G4655 (σκότος);

Short Definition

to obscure or blind (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

to darken. Metaphorical, of the mind! pass.
LXX Usage: for חָשַׁךְ, קָדַר, שָׁחַר

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

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

Revelation
2
Ephesians
1

Key Passages

  • Ephesians 4:18
  • Revelation 16:10
  • Revelation 9:2

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