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ἀποπνίγω G638
G638 is the Greek word ἀποπνίγω, transliterated apopnígō. The King James Version most often renders it choked.
What it means
to stifle (by drowning or overgrowth).
Where it comes from
from G575 (ἀπό) and G4155 (πνίγω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: choke.
Verses using ἀποπνίγω
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 13:7 · KJV
And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:
Luke 8:7 · KJV
And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it.
Common questions
What does Strong's G638 mean?
G638 is the Greek word ἀποπνίγω (apopnígō), meaning to stifle (by drowning or overgrowth).
How is G638 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it choked (2 times).
How many times does G638 appear in the Bible?
ἀποπνίγω (apopnígō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G638 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G575 (ἀπό) and G4155 (πνίγω).
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