καταπίνω (katapínō) — Devour
Greek word study: καταπίνω (katapínō), Strong's G2666. to drink down, i.e. gulp entire (literally or figuratively)
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to drink down, i.e. gulp entire (literally or figuratively)
KJV translation words: devour, drown, swallow (up)
Strong's G2666 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 23:24 and last appears in Revelation 12:16.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 7)
- Matthew 23:24 — καταπίνοντες — swallowing
- 1 Corinthians 15:54 — κατεπόθη — Has been swallowed up
- 2 Corinthians 2:7 — καταποθῇ — may be overwhelmed
- 2 Corinthians 5:4 — καταποθῇ — may be swallowed up
- Hebrews 11:29 — κατεπόθησαν — were swallowed up
- 1 Peter 5:8 — καταπιεῖν — to devour
- Revelation 12:16 — κατέπιεν — swallowed up
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G2596 κατά (katá), G4095 πίνω (pínō).
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What does katapínō (G2666) mean?
To drink down, i.e. gulp entire (literally or figuratively).
How is G2666 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G2666 as: devour, drown, swallow (up).
How often does καταπίνω (katapínō) appear?
Strong's G2666 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 23:24 and last appears in Revelation 12:16.
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