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The meaning of ἀπολείχω

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

Definition

lick. - to lick clean

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ἀπολείχω

Phoneticap-ol-i'-kho
Transliterationapoleíchō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

lick. - to lick clean

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 16:21

And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.

Word: ἀπολείχω (apoleíchō)

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