The meaning of “ἀποθνήσκω”
Understanding apothnḗskō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be dead, death, die, lie a-dying, be slain (X with). - to die off (literally or figuratively)
ἀποθνήσκω
be dead, death, die, lie a-dying, be slain (X with). - to die off (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 22:24 | “Saying, Master, Moses said, If a man die, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.” Word: ἀποθνήσκω (apothnḗskō) | |
| John 11:25 | “Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:” Word: ἀποθνήσκω (apothnḗskō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:22 | “For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.” Word: ἀποθνήσκω (apothnḗskō) | |
| Philippians 1:21 | “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Word: ἀποθνήσκω (apothnḗskō) | |
| Hebrews 11:4 | “By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.” Word: ἀποθνήσκω (apothnḗskō) |