Greek · G1474 · unreviewed

ἐδαφίζω

To raze

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ἐδαφίζω G1474
Pronunciation edaphízō

What does ἐδαφίζω (edaphízō) mean in the Bible?

ἐδαφίζω (edaphízō) is a Greek word meaning "to raze". ἐδαφίζω (ἔδαφος) [in LXX chiefly for רטשׁ pu.

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Meaning

to raze
Extended definition
1to beat level like a threshing floor (Theophr.).
2to dash to the ground (Field, Notes, 74): Luk.19:44 (cf. Psa.136(137):9, Hos.14:1).
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 1 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect
prospective 1
Tense
future 1
Voice
active 1
Mood
indicative 1

Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.

Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)

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