κουφίζω

kouphizōto lightenHow to read Greek
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Definition

κουφίζω

(κοῦφος, light), [in LXX: Exodus 18:22, Jonah 1:5, al. (קָלַל hi.), Esther 5:1, al. ;]

1. intrans., to be light (poetic chiefly).

2. to lighten, make light: with accusative, Acts 27:38.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

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  1. Acts 27:38ἐκούφιζον · they lightened
    After the men had eaten their fill, they lightened the ship by throwing the grain into the sea.