Lexical Definition
εὐνουχίζω eunouchízō (yoo-noo-khid'-zo) to become a eunuch G:V
from εὐνοῦχος
make…eunuch.
- to castrate (figuratively, live unmarried)
Usage: 2 forms in 2 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| εὐνούχισαν | made eunuchs of | Matt.19.12 |
| εὐνουχίσθησαν | were made eunuchs | Matt.19.12 |
Abbott-Smith
*† εὐνουχίζω (< εὐνοῦχος),
to make a eunuch of, castrate: pass., Mt 19:12; metaph., εὐ. έαυτόν, ib.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Matthew | 19:12 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
εὐνουχίζω-ίζω,
castrate, τινα [NT+5th c.BC+]“V A” 6.42; φάρμακον [Refs 2nd c.AD+]:—passive, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Matt.19.12