Strong's G5594 · Greek
ψύχω
psýchō
Definition
to breathe (voluntarily but gently, thus differing on the one hand from G4154 (πνέω), which denotes properly a forcible respiration; and on the other from the base of G109 (ἀήρ), which refers properly to an inanimate breeze), i.e. (by implication, of reduction of temperature by evaporation) to chill (figuratively)
KJV: wax cold
Root / derivation: a primary verb;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ψύχω across 1 verse.
Every occurrence (KJV)
1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G5594 (psýchō) mean?
to breathe (voluntarily but gently, thus differing on the one hand from G4154 (πνέω), which denotes properly a forcible respiration; and on the other from the base of G109 (ἀήρ), which refers properly to an inanimate breeze), i.e. (by implication, of reduction of temperature by evaporation) to chill (figuratively)
How many times does G5594 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G5594 (ψύχω) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “cold.”
How is psýchō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G5594 is rendered as “cold” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ψύχω come from?
a primary verb;