The meaning of “θνήσκω”
Understanding thnḗskō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a strengthened form of a simpler primary (which is used for it only in certain tenses) be dead, die. - to die (literally...
θνήσκω
a strengthened form of a simpler primary (which is used for it only in certain tenses) be dead, die. - to die (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 2:20 | “Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child’s life.” Word: θνήσκω (thnḗskō) | |
| Mark 15:44 | “And Pilate marvelled if he were already dead: and calling unto him the centurion, he asked him whether he had been any while dead.” Word: θνήσκω (thnḗskō) | |
| Luke 8:49 | “While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue’s house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.” Word: θνήσκω (thnḗskō) | |
| John 11:44 | “And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.” Word: θνήσκω (thnḗskō) | |
| Acts 25:19 | “But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.” Word: θνήσκω (thnḗskō) |