θνῄσκω

thnēskōVerbG2348

to die/be dead

From: a strengthened form of a simpler primary (which is used for it only in certain tenses);

Short Definition

to die (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

to die; pf., to be dead: metaphorically, of spiritual death.
LXX Usage: chiefly for מוּת

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

11 times

Appears 11 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
4
Acts
2
Luke
2
1 Timothy
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Timothy 5:6
  • Acts 25:19
  • John 11:44
  • John 19:33
  • Luke 8:49

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