Definition
συν-πνίγω (Rec. συμπ-),
to choke: of thronging by a crowd, Luke 8:42. Fig., of seed, τ. λόγον, Matthew 13:22, Mark 4:7, 19, Luke 8:14.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- Matthew 13:22συμπνίγει · chokeThe seed sown among the thorns is the one who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
- Mark 4:7συνέπνιξαν · chokedOther seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the seedlings, and they yielded no crop.
- Mark 4:19συμπνίγουσιν · [and] choke…but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth, and the desire for other things come in and choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
- Luke 8:14συμπνίγονται · they are chokedThe seeds that fell among the thorns are those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life, and their fruit does not mature.
- Luke 8:42συνέπνιγον · pressed around…because his only daughter, who was about twelve, was dying. As Jesus went with him, the crowds pressed around Him,