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πορθέω G4199

G4199 is the Greek word πορθέω, transliterated porthéō. The King James Version most often renders it destroyed.

Word: πορθέωTransliteration: porthéōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to ravage (figuratively).

Where it comes from

prolongation from (to sack).

How the King James Version translates it

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

destroyed 1×wasted 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: destroy, waste.

Verses using πορθέω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 9:21 · KJV

But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?

Galatians 1:13 · KJV

For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews’ religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it:

Common questions

What does Strong's G4199 mean?

G4199 is the Greek word πορθέω (porthéō), meaning to ravage (figuratively).

How is G4199 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it destroyed (1 time), wasted (1 time).

How many times does G4199 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G4199 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: prolongation from (to sack).

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