ξηραίνω

xērainōVerbG3583

to dry

From: from G3584 (ξηρός);

Short Definition

to desiccate; by implication, to shrivel, to mature

Full Lexicon Entry

to dry up, parch, wither. with accusative, χόρτον; pass., to become or be dry or withered. of plants,; of ripened crops; of liquids,; of members of the body, to waste away.
LXX Usage: chiefly for יָבֵשׁ

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

15 times

Appears 15 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Mark
6
Matthew
3
Revelation
2
1 Peter
1
James
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 1:24
  • Luke 8:6
  • Matthew 21:20
  • Mark 3:1
  • Mark 9:18

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