τραχηλίζω

trachēlizōVerbG5136

to lay bare

From: from G5137 (τράχηλος);

Short Definition

to seize by the throat or neck, i.e. to expose the gullet of a victim for killing (generally, to lay bare)

Full Lexicon Entry

prop., of wrestlers, to take by the throat, hence (Philo), to prostrate, overthrow. Metaphorical, but in what sense and from what age it is doubtful (see Westc., Rendall, on He, l.with; DB, iii, 625n), τραχηλισμένα, laid open (RV, Westc.; downcast, Rendall).

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
1

Key Passages

  • Hebrews 4:13

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