Strong’s G0853

ἀφανίζω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

aphanizó

Pronunciation

af-an-id'-zo

Definition

To destroy, to vanish, to disappear, to make unseen

Meaning

I cause to disappear, hide, remove; I disfigure (probably by leaving unwashed for a long period), destroy.

Usage

The verb ἀφανίζω is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of causing something to disappear or become invisible. It can imply physical destruction or the fading away of something's presence or appearance. The term is often used metaphorically to describe the transient nature of earthly things compared to eternal spiritual realities.

Bible references

Matthew 6:16;Matthew 6:19;Matthew 6:20;Acts 13:41;James 4:14