The meaning of “ξηραίνω”
Understanding xēraínō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
dry up, pine away, be ripe, wither (away). - to desiccate - by implication, to shrivel, to mature
ξηραίνω
dry up, pine away, be ripe, wither (away). - to desiccate - by implication, to shrivel, to mature
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 21:19 | “And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.” Word: ξηραίνω (xēraínō) | |
| Mark 5:29 | “And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague.” Word: ξηραίνω (xēraínō) | |
| Luke 8:6 | “And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture.” Word: ξηραίνω (xēraínō) | |
| John 15:6 | “If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.” Word: ξηραίνω (xēraínō) | |
| James 1:11 | “For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways.” Word: ξηραίνω (xēraínō) |