Greek · G2739 · unreviewed

καυματίζω

To burn

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καυματίζω G2739
Pronunciation kaumatízō

What does καυματίζω (kaumatízō) mean in the Bible?

καυματίζω (kaumatízō) is a Greek word meaning "to burn". καυματίζω (καῦμα), to burn or scorch up: with accusative before ἐν πυρί, Rev.

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Meaning

to burn
Extended definition

(καῦμα), to burn or scorch up: with accusative before ἐν πυρί, Rev.16:8. Pass., Mat.13:14, Mrk.4:6; before καῦμα μέγα, Rev.16:9.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 4 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect
completed 3 infinitive 1
Tense
aorist 4
Voice
passive 3 active 1
Mood
indicative 3 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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