Greek Word Study

The meaning of ἐμπρήθω

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

Definition

burn up. - to enkindle, i.e. set on fire

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ἐμπρήθω

Phoneticem-pray'-tho
Transliterationemprḗthō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

burn up. - to enkindle, i.e. set on fire

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 22:7

But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.

Word: ἐμπρήθω (emprḗthō)

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