Greek Word Study
The meaning of “νεκρόω”
Understanding nekróō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
be dead, mortify. - to deaden, i.e. (figuratively) to subdue
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
νεκρόω
Phoneticnek-ro'-o
Transliterationnekróō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
be dead, mortify. - to deaden, i.e. (figuratively) to subdue
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 4:19 | “And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara’s womb:” Word: νεκρόω (nekróō) | |
| Colossians 3:5 | “Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:” Word: νεκρόω (nekróō) | |
| Hebrews 11:12 | “Therefore sprang there even of one, and him as good as dead, so many as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as the sand which is by the sea shore innumerable.” Word: νεκρόω (nekróō) |