The meaning of “θανατόω”
Understanding thanatóō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
become dead, (cause to be) put to death, kill, mortify.
θανατόω
become dead, (cause to be) put to death, kill, mortify.
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |