Greek · G355 · unreviewed

ἀναλίσκω

To consume

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ἀναλίσκω G355
Pronunciation analískō

What does ἀναλίσκω (analískō) mean in the Bible?

ἀναλίσκω (analískō) is a Greek word meaning "to consume". ἀν-αλίσκω (on the etymology, see MM, VGT, see word), [in LXX chiefly for אָכַל also for כָּלָה, etc.

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Meaning

to consume
Extended definition

(on the etymology, see MM, VGT, see word), [in LXX chiefly for אָכַל also for כָּלָה, etc. ;]

1to expend.
2to consume, destroy: Luk.9:54, Gal.5:15, 2Th.2:8, Rec. WH, mg.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How mood, tense, and voice shift the force of this verb in context.

Tenses
Aorist
Voices
Active Passive
Infinitive verbal noun — the action in abstract
Aorist Active Luke 9:54
Subjunctive possibility, probability, or purpose
Aorist Passive Gal 5:15
Discourse Aspect

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

Aspect
subjunctive 1 infinitive 1
Tense
aorist 2
Voice
passive 1 active 1
Mood
subjunctive 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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