Greek Word Study · Strong’s G853
ἀφανίζω
aphanizō · “to destroy”
Used 5 times across 3 books
Definition
ἀφανίζω
(ἀφανής), [in LXX for שָׁמֵם ni., שָׁמַד hi., etc. ;]
1. to make unseen, hide from sight (Xen., a1.).
2. Later (MM, see word)
(a) to destroy: Mat.6:19-20;
(b) to disfigure: Mat.6:16. Pass., to vanish: Jas.4:14; to perish: Act.13:41(LXX).†
(ἀφανής), [in LXX for שָׁמֵם ni., שָׁמַד hi., etc. ;]
1. to make unseen, hide from sight (Xen., a1.).
2. Later (MM, see word)
(a) to destroy: Mat.6:19-20;
(b) to disfigure: Mat.6:16. Pass., to vanish: Jas.4:14; to perish: Act.13:41(LXX).†
Where it appears
Matthew3
Acts1
James1
In the text
Matthew 6:16Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.Matthew 6:19Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:Matthew 6:20But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:Acts 13:41Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.James 4:14Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.
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