Greek · G1036 · unreviewed

βυθίζω

To sink; by implication, to drown

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βυθίζω G1036
Pronunciation bythízō

What does βυθίζω (bythízō) mean in the Bible?

βυθίζω (bythízō) is a Greek word meaning "to sink; by implication, to drown". βυθίζω (βυθός), [in LXX: 2Ma.

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Meaning

to sink; by implication, to drown
Extended definition

(βυθός), [in LXX: 2Ma.12:4 * ;] trans., to cause to sink, to sink: metaphorically, εἰς ὄλεθρον, 1Ti.6:9; pass., to sink, intrans.: Luk.5:7.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 2 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect
ongoing 1 infinitive 1
Tense
present 2
Voice
active 1 passive 1
Mood
indicative 1 infinitive 1

Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.

Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)

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