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θύω G2380
G2380 is the Greek word θύω, transliterated thýō. The King James Version most often renders it killed.
What it means
properly, to rush (breathe hard, blow, smoke), i.e. (by implication) to sacrifice (properly, by fire, but genitive case); by extension to immolate (slaughter for any purpose).
Where it comes from
a primary verb.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 14 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: kill, (do) sacrifice, slay.
Verses using θύω
All 12 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 22:4 · KJV
Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.
Mark 14:12 · KJV
And the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare that thou mayest eat the passover?
Luke 15:23 · KJV
And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:
Luke 15:27 · KJV
And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.
Luke 15:30 · KJV
But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.
John 10:10 · KJV
The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
Acts 10:13 · KJV
And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.
Acts 11:7 · KJV
And I heard a voice saying unto me, Arise, Peter; slay and eat.
Acts 14:13 · KJV
Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people.
Acts 14:18 · KJV
And with these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that they had not done sacrifice unto them.
1 Corinthians 5:7 · KJV
Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:
1 Corinthians 10:20 · KJV
But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2380 mean?
G2380 is the Greek word θύω (thýō), meaning properly, to rush (breathe hard, blow, smoke), i.e. (by implication) to sacrifice (properly, by fire, but genitive case); by extension to immolate (slaughter for any purpose).
How is G2380 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it killed (3 times), kill (3 times), done sacrifice (2 times), sacrifice (2 times), hast killed (1 time), among others.
How many times does G2380 appear in the Bible?
θύω (thýō) is tagged in 12 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2380 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primary verb.
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