καταποντίζωkatapontízō

to throw into the sea, sink or drown therein: Matthew 14:30; passive, Matthew 18:6.

Greek (New Testament) · G2670

Same root

Where it appears

Appears 2 times in the Bible.

  • Matthew 14:30 But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted.
  • Matthew 18:6 But if you cause one of these little ones who trusts in me to fall into sin, it would be better for you to have a large millstone tied around your neck and be drowned in the depths of the sea.

Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.