ἐκπνέω (ekpnéō) — To Expire

Greek word study: ἐκπνέω (ekpnéō), Strong's G1606. to expire

GreekStrong's G1606
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐκπνέω (ekpnéō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to expire

Word study
Derivation: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G4154 (πνέω);

KJV translation words: give up the ghost

Where this word appears

Strong's G1606 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 15:37 and last appears in Luke 23:46.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

He breathed His last ×2breathed His last ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἐξέπνευσεν ×3

Books where it appears most

Mark ×2Luke ×1

Verses (all 3)

  • Mark 15:37 — ἐξέπνευσεν — breathed His last
  • Mark 15:39 — ἐξέπνευσεν — He breathed His last
  • Luke 23:46 — ἐξέπνευσεν — He breathed His last

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1537 ἐκ (ek), G4154 πνέω (pnéō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does ekpnéō (G1606) mean?

To expire.

How is G1606 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1606 as: give up the ghost.

How often does ἐκπνέω (ekpnéō) appear?

Strong's G1606 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 15:37 and last appears in Luke 23:46.