ἀνάπτω

anaptōto set fireHow to read Greek
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Definition

ἀν-άπτω

[in LXX chiefly for יָצָא ;]

to kindle: Luke 12:49, James 3:5 (MM, VGT, see word).

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

2 total
  1. Luke 12:49ἀνήφθη · it were already kindled
    I have come to ignite a fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!
  2. James 3:5ἀνάπτει · sets
    In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze.