Greek Word Study
The meaning of “πυρέσσω”
Understanding pyréssō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
be sick of a fever. - to be on fire, i.e. (specially), to have a fever
G4445
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
πυρέσσω
Phoneticpoo-res'-so
Transliterationpyréssō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
be sick of a fever. - to be on fire, i.e. (specially), to have a fever
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 8:14 | “And when Jesus was come into Peter’s house, he saw his wife’s mother laid, and sick of a fever.” Word: πυρέσσω (pyréssō) | |
| Mark 1:30 | “But Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her.” Word: πυρέσσω (pyréssō) |