νεκρόω (nekróō) — Be Dead

Greek word study: νεκρόω (nekróō), Strong's G3499. to deaden, i.e. (figuratively) to subdue

GreekStrong's G3499
Quick definition
Greek word
νεκρόω (nekróō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to deaden, i.e. (figuratively) to subdue

Word study
Derivation: from G3498 (νεκρός);

KJV translation words: be dead, mortify

Where this word appears

Strong's G3499 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 4:19 and last appears in Hebrews 11:12.

How it is rendered in the text

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

as good as dead ×1do put to death ×1expired ×1

Forms found in the text

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

Νεκρώσατε ×1νενεκρωμένον ×1νενεκρωμένου ×1

Books where it appears most

Romans ×1Colossians ×1Hebrews ×1

Verses (all 3)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3498 νεκρός (nekrós).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G3500 νέκρωσις (nékrōsis).

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 nekróō (G3499) mean?

To deaden, i.e. (figuratively) to subdue.

How is G3499 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3499 as: be dead, mortify.

How often does νεκρόω (nekróō) appear?

Strong's G3499 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 4:19 and last appears in Hebrews 11:12.