Strong’s G2289

θανατόω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

thanatoó

Pronunciation

than-at-o'-o

Definition

To put to death, to kill, to mortify

Meaning

I put to death, subdue; pass: I am in danger of death, am dead to, am rid of, am parted from.

Usage

The verb θανατόω primarily means to put to death or to kill. In the New Testament, it is often used metaphorically to describe the act of mortifying or subduing sinful desires and actions. It conveys the idea of putting to death the deeds of the flesh, as part of the believer's sanctification process.

Bible references

Matthew 10:21;Matthew 26:59;Matthew 27:1;Mark 13:12;Mark 14:55;Luke 21:16;Romans 7:4;Romans 8:13;Romans 8:36;2 Corinthians 6:9;1 Peter 3:18