θύω

thuōVerbG2380

to sacrifice

From: a primary verb;

Short Definition

properly, to rush (breathe hard, blow, smoke), i.e. (by implication) to sacrifice (properly, by fire, but genitive case); by extension to immolate (slaughter for any purpose)

Full Lexicon Entry

as in c1.
1.to offer first fruits to a god.
2.to sacrifice by slaying a victim, offer sacrifice
3.to slay, kill
LXX Usage: chiefly for זָבַח, also for שָׁחַט, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

13 times

Appears 13 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
4
Luke
4
1 Corinthians
2
John
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 10:20
  • Acts 10:13
  • Acts 14:13
  • John 10:10
  • Luke 15:27

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