συμπνίγω

sumpnigōVerbG4846

to choke

From: from G4862 (σύν) and G4155 (πνίγω);

Short Definition

to strangle completely, i.e. (literally) to drown, or (figuratively) to crowd

Full Lexicon Entry

to choke: of thronging by a crowd. Fig., of seed, λόγον.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
2
Mark
2
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 8:14
  • Luke 8:42
  • Matthew 13:22
  • Mark 4:7
  • Mark 4:19

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