Strong’s G5077

τεφρόω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

tephroó

Pronunciation

te-fro'-o

Definition

To reduce to ashes, to burn to ashes

Meaning

I reduce to ashes, consume, destroy.

Usage

The verb "tephroó" is used to describe the act of reducing something to ashes, often in the context of divine judgment or destruction. It conveys the idea of complete consumption by fire, leaving nothing but ashes behind. This term is used metaphorically to signify total destruction or the end of something.

Bible references

2 Peter 2:6