Strong’s G0615

ἀποκτείνω (or ἀποκτέννω)

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

apokteinó or apoktennó

Pronunciation

ä-pok-tā'-nō

Definition

To kill, to slay, to put to death

Meaning

I put to death, kill; fig: I abolish.

Usage

The verb ἀποκτείνω is used in the New Testament to denote the act of killing or putting someone to death. It is often used in contexts where the act is deliberate and intentional, reflecting a range of scenarios from judicial execution to murder. The term is employed both in literal and metaphorical senses, emphasizing the severity and finality of the action.

Bible references

Matthew 10:28;Matthew 10:28;Matthew 14:5;Matthew 16:21;Matthew 17:23;Matthew 21:35;Matthew 21:38;Matthew 21:39;Matthew 22:6;Matthew 23:34;Matthew 23:37;Matthew 24:9;Matthew 26:4;Mark 3:4;Mark 6:19;Mark 8:31;Mark 9:31;Mark 9:31;Mark 10:34;Mark 12:5;Mark 12:5;Mark 12:7;Mark 12:8;Mark 14:1;Luke 9:22