ἀποπνίγω (apopnígō) — Choke

Greek word study: ἀποπνίγω (apopnígō), Strong's G638. to stifle (by drowning or overgrowth)

GreekStrong's G638
Quick definition
Greek word
ἀποπνίγω (apopnígō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to stifle (by drowning or overgrowth)

Word study
Derivation: from G575 (ἀπό) and G4155 (πνίγω);

KJV translation words: choke

Where this word appears

Strong's G638 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Luke 8:33.

How it is rendered in the text

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

was drowned ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἀπεπνίγη ×1

Verses (all 1)

  • Luke 8:33 — ἀπεπνίγη — was drowned

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G575 ἀπό (apó), G4155 πνίγω (pnígō).

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 apopnígō (G638) mean?

To stifle (by drowning or overgrowth).

How is G638 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G638 as: choke.

How often does ἀποπνίγω (apopnígō) appear?

Strong's G638 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Luke 8:33.