Lexical Definition
ἐκψύχω ekpsýchō (ek-psoo'-kho) to expire G:V
from ἐκ and ψύχω
give (yield) up the ghost.
- to expire
Usage: 3 forms in 5 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἐξέψυξεν | breathed her last | Acts.5.10 |
| he breathed his last | Acts.5.5 • Acts.12.23 | |
| εκψύξει | shall expire | LXX.Ezek.21.7 |
| εκψυχούσα | expiring | LXX.2Sam.13.20 |
Abbott-Smith
ἐκ-ψύχω [in LXX: Jg 4:21 A (עוּף), Ez 21:7* (כָּהָה pi.)* ;]
to expire, breathe one's last: Ac 5:5, 10 12:23 (cf. ἐκπνέω; Cremer, 906).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Judges | 4:21 |
| Ezekiel | 21:7* |
| Acts | 5:5 · 5:10 · 12:23 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἐκψύχω [ῡ],
future -ξω, lose consciousness, swoon, [LXX+5th c.BC+]; give up the ghost, expire, [NT+2nd c.AD+]
__II to be short of breath, gasp, [Refs 4th c.BC+]
__III passive, to be thoroughly cooled, chilled,[Refs 1st c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Josh.4.21 ☩ Acts.5.5