συντρίβω

suntribōVerbG4937

to break

From: from G4862 (σύν) and the base of G5147 (τρίβος);

Short Definition

to crush completely, i.e. to shatter (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

to shatter, break in pieces: (LXX), " (LXX); of persons and parts of the body, to break, crush, bruise: figuratively.
LXX Usage: chiefly for שָׁבַר

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

8 times

Appears 8 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
2
Mark
2
John
1
Matthew
1
Revelation
1

Key Passages

  • John 19:36
  • Luke 4:18
  • Luke 9:39
  • Matthew 12:20
  • Mark 14:3

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