ξηραίνω (xēraínō) — Dry up

Greek word study: ξηραίνω (xēraínō), Strong's G3583. to desiccate; by implication, to shrivel, to mature

GreekStrong's G3583
Quick definition
Greek word
ξηραίνω (xēraínō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to desiccate; by implication, to shrivel, to mature

Word study
Derivation: from G3584 (ξηρός);

KJV translation words: dry up, pine away, be ripe, wither (away)

Where this word appears

Strong's G3583 is tagged on 15 words in 15 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 13:6 and last appears in Revelation 16:12.

How it is rendered in the text

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

withered ×4was dried up ×2Withers ×1dried up ×1has been dried up ×1has ripened ×1is dried up ×1is withering away ×1it withered ×1it withered away ×1were dried up ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἐξηράνθη ×10ἐξηραμμένην ×2ξηραίνεται ×1ἐξήρανεν ×1ἐξήρανται ×1

Books where it appears most

Mark ×6Matthew ×3Revelation ×2Luke ×1John ×1James ×11 Peter ×1

Verses (all 15)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3584 ξηρός (xērós).

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 xēraínō (G3583) mean?

To desiccate; by implication, to shrivel, to mature.

How is G3583 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3583 as: dry up, pine away, be ripe, wither (away).

How often does ξηραίνω (xēraínō) appear?

Strong's G3583 is tagged on 15 words in 15 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 13:6 and last appears in Revelation 16:12.