συμπνίγωsympnígō
to choke: of thronging by a crowd, Luke 8:42.
Greek (New Testament) · G4846
Meanings
Fig., of seed, τ. λόγον, Matthew 13:22, Mark 4:7, Mark 4:19, Luke 8:14.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 5 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 13:22 The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God’s word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced.
- Mark 4:7 Other seed fell among thorns that grew up and choked out the tender plants so they produced no grain.
- Mark 4:19 but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life, the lure of wealth, and the desire for other things, so no fruit is produced.
- Luke 8:14 The seeds that fell among the thorns represent those who hear the message, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares and riches and pleasures of this life. And so they never grow into maturity.
- Luke 8:42 His only daughter, who was about twelve years old, was dying. As Jesus went with him, he was surrounded by the crowds.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.