Strong's G2348 · Greek
θνῄσκω
thnesko · /thnay'-sko/
Definition
a strengthened form of a simpler primary thano than'-o (which is used for it only in certain tenses); to die (literally or figuratively):--be dead, die.
KJV: be dead, die
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered θνῄσκω across 13 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
13 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke2 verses
Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.
Luke 8:49While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.
John6 verses
Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.
John 11:39Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days.
John 11:41Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.
John 11:44And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.
John 12:1Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.
John 19:33But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs:
Acts2 verses
And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead.
Acts 25:19But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2348 (thnesko) mean?
a strengthened form of a simpler primary thano than'-o (which is used for it only in certain tenses); to die (literally or figuratively):--be dead, die.
How many times does G2348 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2348 (θνῄσκω) appears in 13 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “dead.”
How is thnesko translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2348 is rendered as “dead” (11×), “died” (1×), “had” (1×), “man” (1×), among other words.