Strong’s G0337
ἀναιρέω
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
anaireó
Pronunciation
an-ah-ee-reh'-o
Definition
To take up, to kill, to abolish, to destroy
Meaning
I take up, take away the life of, make an end of, murder.
Usage
The verb ἀναιρέω primarily means "to take up" or "to lift up," but it is often used in the context of taking away life, hence "to kill" or "to slay." It can also mean "to abolish" or "to destroy," indicating the removal or nullification of something. In the New Testament, it frequently appears in contexts involving the taking of life or the execution of judgment.
Bible references
Matthew 2:16;Luke 22:2;Luke 23:32;Acts 2:23;Acts 5:33;Acts 5:36;Acts 7:21;Acts 7:28;Acts 7:28;Acts 9:23;Acts 9:24;Acts 9:29;Acts 10:39;Acts 12:2;Acts 13:28;Acts 16:27;Acts 22:20;Acts 23:15;Acts 23:21;Acts 23:27;Acts 25:3;Acts 26:10;2 Thessalonians 2:8;Hebrews 10:9