πορθέω (porthéō) — Destroy
Greek word study: πορθέω (porthéō), Strong's G4199. to ravage (figuratively)
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to ravage (figuratively)
KJV translation words: destroy, waste
Strong's G4199 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 9:21 and last appears in Galatians 1:23.
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Verses (all 3)
- Acts 9:21 — πορθήσας — having caused havoc
- Galatians 1:13 — ἐπόρθουν — was destroying
- Galatians 1:23 — ἐπόρθει — he was destroying
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What does porthéō (G4199) mean?
To ravage (figuratively).
How is G4199 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G4199 as: destroy, waste.
How often does πορθέω (porthéō) appear?
Strong's G4199 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 9:21 and last appears in Galatians 1:23.
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