Strong’s G4199

πορθέω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

portheó

Pronunciation

por-theh'-o

Definition

To destroy, to ravage, to lay waste

Meaning

I lay waste, destroy, ravage, harass.

Usage

The verb "portheó" is used in the New Testament to describe acts of destruction or devastation, often in the context of persecution or violent actions against a group or place. It conveys a sense of thorough and aggressive ruin.

Bible references

Acts 9:21;Galatians 1:13;Galatians 1:23