Definition
βυθίζω
(βυθός), [in LXX: 2Ma.12.4 * ;]
trans., to cause to sink, to sink: metaphorically, εἰς ὄλεθρον, 1 Timothy 6:9; pass., to sink, intrans.: Luke 5:7.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- Luke 5:7βυθίζεσθαι · began to sinkSo they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.
- 1 Timothy 6:9βυθίζουσιν · plungeThose who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.