Strong’s G4155

πνίγω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

pnigó

Pronunciation

pnee'-go

Definition

To choke, to strangle, to suffocate

Meaning

I choke, throttle, strangle; hence: I drown.

Usage

The Greek verb "pnigó" primarily means to choke or strangle. In the New Testament, it is used both literally and metaphorically. Literally, it refers to the act of choking or suffocating, while metaphorically, it describes the hindrance or suppression of growth or progress, as seen in the parable of the sower where thorns choke the seed.

Bible references

Matthew 13:7;Matthew 18:28;Mark 5:13