Greek Word Study · Strong’s G2666
καταπίνω
katapinō · “to swallow”
Used 7 times across 6 books
Definition
κατα-πίνω
[in LXX chiefly for בָּלַע ;]
1. to drink down, swallow: Mat.23:24, Rev.12:16.
2. to devour: 1Pe.5:8. Metaphorical, to swallow up, consume: pass., 1Co.15:54 (LXX), 2Co.2:7 5:4, Heb.11:29.†
[in LXX chiefly for בָּלַע ;]
1. to drink down, swallow: Mat.23:24, Rev.12:16.
2. to devour: 1Pe.5:8. Metaphorical, to swallow up, consume: pass., 1Co.15:54 (LXX), 2Co.2:7 5:4, Heb.11:29.†
Where it appears
Matthew1
1 Corinthians1
2 Corinthians2
Hebrews1
1 Peter1
Revelation1
In the text
Matthew 23:24Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.1 Corinthians 15:54So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.2 Corinthians 2:7So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.2 Corinthians 5:4For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.Hebrews 11:29By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land: which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned.1 Peter 5:8Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:Revelation 12:16And the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the dragon cast out of his mouth.
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