Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ψύχω”
Understanding psýchō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
a primary verb wax cold. - to breathe (voluntarily but gently, thus differing on the one hand from πνέω, which denotes p...
G5594
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ψύχω
Phoneticpsoo'-kho
Transliterationpsýchō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
a primary verb wax cold. - to breathe (voluntarily but gently, thus differing on the one hand from πνέω, which denotes properly a forcible respiration - and on the other from the base of ἀήρ, which refers properly to an inanimate breeze), i.e. (by implication, of reduction of temperature by evaporation) to chill (figuratively)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 24:12 | “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.” Word: ψύχω (psýchō) |