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συμπνίγω G4846
G4846 is the Greek word συμπνίγω, transliterated sympnígō. The King James Version most often renders it choke.
What it means
to strangle completely, i.e. (literally) to drown, or (figuratively) to crowd.
Where it comes from
from G4862 (σύν) and G4155 (πνίγω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: choke, throng.
Verses using συμπνίγω
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 13:22 · KJV
He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.
Mark 4:7 · KJV
And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.
Mark 4:19 · KJV
And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.
Luke 8:14 · KJV
And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
Luke 8:42 · KJV
For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4846 mean?
G4846 is the Greek word συμπνίγω (sympnígō), meaning to strangle completely, i.e. (literally) to drown, or (figuratively) to crowd.
How is G4846 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it choke (2 times), choked (2 times), thronged (1 time).
How many times does G4846 appear in the Bible?
συμπνίγω (sympnígō) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4846 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4862 (σύν) and G4155 (πνίγω).
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