Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀπάγχομαι”
Understanding apánchomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
hang himself. - akin to the base of ἀγκάλη) - to strangle oneself off (i.e. to death)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀπάγχομαι
Phoneticap-ang'-khom-ahee
Transliterationapánchomai
Grammar Code
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Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
hang himself. - akin to the base of ἀγκάλη) - to strangle oneself off (i.e. to death)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:5 | “And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.” Word: ἀπάγχομαι (apánchomai) |