Greek Word Study

The meaning of ἀναλίσκω

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

Definition

consume. - properly, to use up, i.e. destroy

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ἀναλίσκω

Phonetican-al-is'-ko
Transliterationanalískō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

consume. - properly, to use up, i.e. destroy

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 9:54

And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did?

Word: ἀναλίσκω (analískō)
Galatians 5:15

But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.

Word: ἀναλίσκω (analískō)
2 Thessalonians 2:8

And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:

Word: ἀναλίσκω (analískō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Luke
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