G4155
πνίγω
to wheeze, i.e. (causative, by implication) to throttle or strangle (drown)
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to wheeze, i.e. (causative, by implication) to throttle or strangle (drown)
πνίγω(pnígō)
Strong’s Definition
to wheeze, i.e. (causative, by implication) to throttle or strangle (drown)
strengthened from G4154 (πνέω);
“And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:”
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Strong's G4155: A primary verb meaning "to choke, strangle, or suffocate." Used literally of physical choking and metaphorically in parables to describe how worldly concerns can suffocate spiritual growth. The word carries strong imagery of constriction and the prevention of life-sustaining breath.
U- Unveiling the Word
Πνίγω primarily denotes the act of choking or strangling, whether literally or metaphorically. In the New Testament, it appears in both physical contexts and in Jesus' parables, where it powerfully illustrates how worldly concerns can suffocate spiritual life. The early church understood this term as a warning against allowing temporal matters to obstruct spiritual growth. Today, it serves as a sobering reminder of how various pressures and preoccupations can impede our spiritual development and relationship with God.
N - Necessary Information
Etymology:
D - Defining Meanings
Translation Options:
E - Exploring Similar Words
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
Examples:
Present: πνίγω (I choke)
Future: πνίξω (I will choke)
Aorist: ἔπνιξα (I choked)
S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG emphasizes both literal and metaphorical uses. Thayer's notes its use in drowning contexts. LSJ traces its development in classical Greek. Vine's highlights its figurative use in parables. Strong's emphasizes the basic meaning of constriction. LEH notes Septuagint usage. Moulton and Milligan document its use in legal contexts regarding debt collection.
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T - Tracing the Scriptures
First Appearance:
Matthew 18:28: "But when that same servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii, and seizing him, he began to choke [ἔπνιγεν] him, saying, 'Pay what you owe.'"
Additional References:
Mark 5:13, Luke 8:33
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
Πνίγω serves as a powerful warning about what can strangle our spiritual life, while simultaneously highlighting the freedom found in Christ. The good news is that Jesus liberates us from the choking effects of sin, worldly concerns, and spiritual oppression, enabling us to breathe freely in His grace.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G4155: A primary verb meaning "to choke, strangle, or suffocate." Used literally of physical choking and metaphorically in parables to describe how worldly concerns can suffocate spiritual growth. The word carries strong imagery of constriction and the prevention of life-sustaining breath.
Part of speech: Verb
Tags: choke, strangle, suffocate, parables, worldly concerns, spiritual growth, persecution, oppression, Biblical Greek, New Testament terminology, metaphorical language, warnings