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σύρω

surōto dragHow to read Greek
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Definition

σύρω

[in LXX: 2 Kings 17:13 (סָחַב), 4Ma.6.1, al. ;]

to draw, drag: with accusative of thing(s), John 21:8, Revelation 12:4; with accusative of person(s), of taking to trial or punish­ment, Acts 8:3; ἔξω τ. πόλεως, Acts 14:19; ἐπὶ τ. πολιτάρχας (cf. 4Mac, l.with), Acts 17:6 (cf. κατα-ούρω).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as σύρω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

5 total
  1. John 21:8σύροντες · They dragged in
    The other disciples came ashore in the boat. They dragged in the net full of fish, for they were not far from land, only about a hundred yards.
  2. Acts 8:3σύρων · he dragged off
    But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off men and women and put them in prison.
  3. Acts 14:19ἔσυρον · [and] dragged [him]
    Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, presuming he was dead.
  4. Acts 17:6ἔσυρον · they dragged
    But when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials, shouting, “These men who have turned the world upside down have now come here,
  5. Revelation 12:4σύρει · swept
    His tail swept a third of the stars from the sky, hurling them to the earth. And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to give birth, ready to devour her child as soon as she gave birth.