Lexical Definition
συμπνίγω sympnígō (soom-pnee'-go) to choke G:V
from σύν and πνίγω
choke, throng.
- to strangle completely, i.e. (literally) to drown, or (figuratively) to crowd
Usage: 5 forms in 5 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| συνέπνιξαν | choked | Mark.4.7 |
| συνέπνιγον | were pressing around | Luke.8.42 |
| συμπνίγουσιν | they choke | Mark.4.19 |
| συμπνίγονται | are choked | Luke.8.14 |
| συμπνίγει | choke | Matt.13.22 |
Abbott-Smith
* συν-πνίγω (Rec. συμπ-),
to choke: of thronging by a crowd, Lk 8:42. Fig., of seed, τ. λόγον, Mt 13:22, Mk 4:7, 19, Lk 8:14.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Matthew | 13:22 |
| Mark | 4:7 · 4:19 |
| Luke | 8:14 · 8:42 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
συμπνίγω [ῑ],
press closely, of crowds, τινα [NT]; σ. τὸ σπέρμα choke it, [NT]:—passive, δένδρα συμπνιγόμενα [Refs 4th c.BC+]; οἱ ἄνθρακες συμπνίγονται are damped down, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__2 in passive, to be drowned, of the Gadarene swine, [Refs 3rd c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Luke.8.42 ☩ Mark.4.7 ☩ Matt.13.22 ☩ Luke.8.14