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καταποντίζω G2670

G2670 is the Greek word καταποντίζω, transliterated katapontízō. The King James Version most often renders it sink.

Word: καταποντίζωTransliteration: katapontízōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to plunge down, i.e. submerge.

Where it comes from

from G2596 (κατά) and a derivative of the same as G4195 (Πόντος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

sink 1×drowned 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: drown, sink.

Verses using καταποντίζω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 14:30 · KJV

But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.

Matthew 18:6 · KJV

But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2670 mean?

G2670 is the Greek word καταποντίζω (katapontízō), meaning to plunge down, i.e. submerge.

How is G2670 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it sink (1 time), drowned (1 time).

How many times does G2670 appear in the Bible?

καταποντίζω (katapontízō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2670 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2596 (κατά) and a derivative of the same as G4195 (Πόντος).

Nearby entries

G2667 · καταπίπτω — to fall down G2668 · καταπλέω — to sail down upon a place, i.e. to land at G2669 · καταπονέω — to labor down, i.e. wear with toil…G2671 · κατάρα — imprecation, execration G2672 · καταράομαι — to execrate; by analogy, to doom G2673 · καταργέω — to be (render) entirely idle (useless)…

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