Greek Word Study

The meaning of βυθίζω

Understanding bythízō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

begin to sink, drown. - to sink - by implication, to drown

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βυθίζω

Phoneticboo-thid'-zo
Transliterationbythízō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

begin to sink, drown. - to sink - by implication, to drown

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 5:7

And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink.

Word: βυθίζω (bythízō)
1 Timothy 6:9

But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

Word: βυθίζω (bythízō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Luke
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