θνήσκω (thnḗskō) — Be Dead

Greek word study: θνήσκω (thnḗskō), Strong's G2348. to die (literally or figuratively)

GreekStrong's G2348
Quick definition
Greek word
θνήσκω (thnḗskō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to die (literally or figuratively)

Word study
Derivation: a strengthened form of a simpler primary (which is used for it only in certain tenses);

KJV translation words: be dead, die

Where this word appears

Strong's G2348 is tagged on 11 words in 11 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 2:20 and last appears in 1 Timothy 5:6.

How it is rendered in the text

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

having died ×4Has died ×1He has died ×1has died ×1having been dead ×1one having died ×1they have died ×1to have died ×1

Forms found in the text

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

τεθνηκὼς ×3τέθνηκεν ×3τεθνηκέναι ×1τεθνηκότα ×1τεθνηκότος ×1τεθνηκώς ×1τεθνήκασιν ×1

Books where it appears most

John ×4Luke ×2Acts ×2Matthew ×1Mark ×11 Timothy ×1

Verses (all 11)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G599 ἀποθνήσκω (apothnḗskō), G2253 ἡμιθανής (hēmithanḗs), G2288 θάνατος (thánatos), G2349 θνητός (thnētós).

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 thnḗskō (G2348) mean?

To die (literally or figuratively).

How is G2348 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2348 as: be dead, die.

How often does θνήσκω (thnḗskō) appear?

Strong's G2348 is tagged on 11 words in 11 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 2:20 and last appears in 1 Timothy 5:6.