Greek · G4918 · unreviewed

συνθλίβω

To push against

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συνθλίβω G4918
Pronunciation synthlíbō

What does συνθλίβω (synthlíbō) mean in the Bible?

συνθλίβω (synthlíbō) is a Greek word meaning "to push against". συν-θλίβω [in LXX: Ecc.

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Meaning

to push against
Extended definition

to press together, press on all sides: Mrk.5:24, 31.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 2 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect
background 1 participle 1
Tense
imperfect 1 present 1
Voice
active 2
Mood
indicative 1 participle 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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