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The meaning of θανατόω

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

Definition

become dead, (cause to be) put to death, kill, mortify.

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θανατόω

Phoneticthan-at-o'-o
Transliterationthanatóō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

become dead, (cause to be) put to death, kill, mortify.

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

11 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 26:59

Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;

Word: θανατόω (thanatóō)
Mark 14:55

And the chief priests and all the council sought for witness against Jesus to put him to death; and found none.

Word: θανατόω (thanatóō)
Luke 21:16

And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death.

Word: θανατόω (thanatóō)
Romans 8:13

For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.

Word: θανατόω (thanatóō)
2 Corinthians 6:9

As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;

Word: θανατόω (thanatóō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
11x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew

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