Greek Word Study
θύω
thýō
G2380
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G2380
KJV Translations
kill(do) sacrificeslay
Derivation / Root
a primary verb;
Definition of thýō
θύω (thýō) — 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)
Word Origin
This word comes a primary verb;
KJV Translation Variants
The Greek word θύω (thýō) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:
Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.
Related Greek Words
Words sharing the same root or derived from θύω.
εἰδωλόθυτον
eidōlóthyton
G1494
an image-sacrifice, i.e. part of an idolatrous offering
θύελλα
thýella
G2366
θύϊνος
thýïnos
G2367
denoting a certain fragrant tree); made of citron-wood
θυμιάω
thymiáō
G2370
to fumigate, i.e. offer aromatic fumes
θυμός
thymós
G2372
passion (as if breathing hard)
θυσία
thysía
G2378
sacrifice (the act or the victim, literally or figuratively)
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