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ἀναλίσκω G355

G355 is the Greek word ἀναλίσκω, transliterated analískō. The King James Version most often renders it consume.

Word: ἀναλίσκωTransliteration: analískōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

properly, to use up, i.e. destroy.

Where it comes from

from G303 (ἀνά) and a form of the alternate of G138 (αἱρέομαι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

consume 2×be 1×consumed 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: consume.

Verses using ἀναλίσκω

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 9:54 · KJV

And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did?

Galatians 5:15 · KJV

But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.

2 Thessalonians 2:8 · KJV

And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:

Common questions

What does Strong's G355 mean?

G355 is the Greek word ἀναλίσκω (analískō), meaning properly, to use up, i.e. destroy.

How is G355 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it consume (2 times), be (1 time), consumed (1 time).

How many times does G355 appear in the Bible?

ἀναλίσκω (analískō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G355 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G303 (ἀνά) and a form of the alternate of G138 (αἱρέομαι).

Nearby entries

G352 · ἀνακύπτω — to unbend, i.e. rise; figuratively, be elated G353 · ἀναλαμβάνω — to take up G354 · ἀνάληψις — ascension G356 · ἀναλογία — proportion G357 · ἀναλογίζομαι — to estimate, i.e. (figuratively) contemplate G358 · ἄναλος — saltless, i.e. insipid

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