Greek Word Study
The meaning of “πνίγω”
Understanding pnígō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
strengthened from πνέω choke, take by the throat. - to wheeze, i.e. (causative, by implication) to throttle or strangle ...
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
πνίγω
Phoneticpnee'-go
Transliterationpnígō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
strengthened from πνέω choke, take by the throat. - to wheeze, i.e. (causative, by implication) to throttle or strangle (drown)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 18:28 | “But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.” Word: πνίγω (pnígō) | |
| Mark 5:13 | “And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.” Word: πνίγω (pnígō) |