Strong’s G3039

λικμάω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

likmaó

Pronunciation

lik-MAH-oh

Definition

To winnow, to crush, to scatter

Meaning

I crush to powder, scatter like chaff.

Usage

The verb "likmaó" is used to describe the process of winnowing, which involves separating the chaff from the grain by throwing it into the air and allowing the wind to carry away the lighter chaff. It can also mean to crush or scatter, often in a metaphorical sense, indicating destruction or dispersion.

Bible references

Matthew 21:44;Luke 20:18