G615

ἀποκτείνω

apokteinō

Verb · From ἀπό (G575) and kteino (to slay)

From G575 and κτείνω kteínō (to slay); to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy:—put to death, kill, slay.

Outline

  1. to kill in any way whatever
    1. to destroy, to allow to perish
  2. metaph. to extinguish, abolish
    1. to inflict mortal death
    2. to deprive of spiritual life and procure eternal misery in hell

Usages (1/2)

Matthew 10:28

Breakdown

A soul cannot be destroyed as each spirit is a part of the most high (Hebrews 12:9). What this verse is really saying is fear him that can kill you in this life and then judge you and make you go through hell in your next life (Hebrews 9:27).

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