Greek Word Study

The meaning of “ἀποκτείνω”

Understanding apokteínō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

put to death, kill, slay. - to kill outright - figuratively, to destroy

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἀποκτείνω

Phoneticap-ok-ti'-no

Transliterationapokteínō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

put to death, kill, slay. - to kill outright - figuratively, to destroy

Scripture References

69 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 21:39	“And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him.” Word: ἀποκτείνω (apokteínō)
Luke 13:4	“Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?” Word: ἀποκτείνω (apokteínō)
Acts 23:12	“And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul.” Word: ἀποκτείνω (apokteínō)
2 Corinthians 3:6	“Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.” Word: ἀποκτείνω (apokteínō)
1 Thessalonians 2:15	“Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men:” Word: ἀποκτείνω (apokteínō)