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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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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
ReferenceText
Matthew 27:5

And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.

Word: ἀπάγχομαι (apánchomai)

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