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ἐπιπνίγω G1970
G1970 is the Greek word ἐπιπνίγω, transliterated epipnígō. The King James Version most often renders it choked.
What it means
to throttle upon, i.e. (figuratively) overgrow.
Where it comes from
from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4155 (πνίγω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: choke.
Verses using ἐπιπνίγω
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Luke 8:7 · KJV
And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1970 mean?
G1970 is the Greek word ἐπιπνίγω (epipnígō), meaning to throttle upon, i.e. (figuratively) overgrow.
How is G1970 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it choked (1 time).
How many times does G1970 appear in the Bible?
ἐπιπνίγω (epipnígō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1970 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4155 (πνίγω).
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