Strong’s G0599

ἀποθνῄσκω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

apothnéskó

Pronunciation

ä-po-thnā'-skō

Definition

To die, to perish

Meaning

I am dying, am about to die, wither, decay.

Usage

The Greek verb ἀποθνῄσκω (apothnéskó) primarily means "to die" or "to perish." It is used in the New Testament to describe physical death, spiritual death, and metaphorical death. The term can refer to the cessation of life, the end of earthly existence, or the spiritual state of being separated from God due to sin. It is often used in contexts that highlight the mortality of human beings and the consequences of sin.

Bible references

Matthew 8:32;Matthew 9:24;Matthew 22:24;Matthew 22:27;Matthew 26:35;Mark 5:35;Mark 5:39;Mark 9:26;Mark 12:19;Mark 12:20;Mark 12:21;Mark 12:22;Mark 15:44;Luke 8:42;Luke 8:52;Luke 8:53;Luke 16:22;Luke 16:22;Luke 20:28;Luke 20:29;Luke 20:30;Luke 20:31;Luke 20:32;Luke 20:36;John 4:47