καταποντίζω (katapontízō) — Drown

Greek word study: καταποντίζω (katapontízō), Strong's G2670. to plunge down, i.e. submerge

GreekStrong's G2670
Quick definition
Greek word
καταποντίζω (katapontízō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to plunge down, i.e. submerge

Word study
Derivation: from G2596 (κατά) and a derivative of the same as G4195 (Πόντος);

KJV translation words: drown, sink

Where this word appears

Strong's G2670 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 14:30 and last appears in Matthew 18:6.

How it is rendered in the text

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

he may be sunk ×1to sink ×1

Forms found in the text

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

καταποντισθῇ ×1καταποντίζεσθαι ×1

Verses (all 2)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2596 κατά (katá), G4195 Πόντος (Póntos).

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 katapontízō (G2670) mean?

To plunge down, i.e. submerge.

How is G2670 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2670 as: drown, sink.

How often does καταποντίζω (katapontízō) appear?

Strong's G2670 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 14:30 and last appears in Matthew 18:6.