Greek · G2287 · unreviewed

θανατήφορος

Deadly

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θανατήφορος G2287
Pronunciation thanatḗphoros

What does θανατήφορος (thanatḗphoros) mean in the Bible?

θανατήφορος (thanatḗphoros) is a Greek word meaning "deadly". θανατη-φόρος, -ον (θάνατος, φέρω), [in LXX: Num.

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Meaning

deadly
Extended definition

Bearing or carrying death as its characteristic effect; what actively produces death.

(θάνατος, φέρω), [in LXX: Num.18:22 (מוּת), Job.33:23, 4Ma.8:18 4Mac 8:26 4Mac 15:26 * ;] deadly, death-bringing: Jas.3:8.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
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