Strong’s G1935
ἐπιθανάτιος
Part of speech
Adjective
Transliteration
epithanatios
Pronunciation
eh-pee-thah-NAH-tee-os
Definition
Doomed to die, sentenced to death
Meaning
at the point of death, condemned to death.
Usage
The term "epithanatios" is used to describe someone who is condemned to die or is facing imminent death. It conveys a sense of being under a death sentence or in a state of mortal peril. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the apostles' experience of constant danger and persecution for the sake of the Gospel.
Bible references
1 Corinthians 4:9