σωρεύω

sōreuōto pile upHow to read Greek
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Definition

σωρεύω

[in LXX: Proverbs 25:22 (חָתָה), Jdt.15.11 * ;]

(a) to heap on: with accusative before ἐπί with accusative, Romans 12:20 (LXX) (Arist., al.);

(b) to heap with: with accusative and dative, metaphorically, ἁμαρτίαις, 2 Timothy 3:6 (overwhelmed with, Field, Notes, 217) (Polyb.).

Hebrew words it translates

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

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

2 total
  1. Romans 12:20σωρεύσεις · you will heap
    On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”
  2. 2 Timothy 3:6σεσωρευμένα · [who are] weighed down
    They are the kind who worm their way into households and captivate vulnerable women who are weighed down with sins and led astray by various passions,