Strong's Lexicon buthizó: To sink, to plunge, to submerge Original Word: βυθίζω Word Origin: Derived from βυθός (buthos), meaning "depth" or "deep." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "buthizó," the concept of sinking or being overwhelmed can be found in Hebrew words like שָׁקַע (shaqa) which means "to sink" or "to subside." Usage: The verb "buthizó" is used to describe the action of sinking or submerging something into water or a deep place. It conveys the idea of being overwhelmed or engulfed by a substance, typically water. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe being overwhelmed by troubles or difficulties. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, water was often seen as a symbol of chaos and danger. The act of sinking into water could represent being overcome by life's challenges or adversities. In a maritime culture like that of the Mediterranean, the imagery of sinking would have been a powerful metaphor for disaster or loss. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom buthos Definition to sink, to cause to sink NASB Translation plunge (1), sink (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1036: βυθίζωβυθίζω; (present passive βυθίζομαι); (βυθός, which see); to plunge into the deep, to sink: ὥστε βυθίζεσθαι αὐτά, of ships (as Polybius 2, 10, 5; 16, 3, 2 (Aristotle, Diodorus, others)), so that they began to sink, Luke 5:7; metaphorically, τινα εἰς ὄλεθρον (A. V. drown), 1 Timothy 6:9. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance begin to sink, drown. From buthos; to sink; by implication, to drown -- begin to sink, drown. see GREEK buthos Forms and Transliterations βυθιζεσθαι βυθίζεσθαι βυθιζουσι βυθίζουσι βυθίζουσιν buthizesthai buthizousin bythizesthai bythízesthai bythizousin bythízousinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 5:7 V-PNM/PGRK: πλοῖα ὥστε βυθίζεσθαι αὐτά NAS: so that they began to sink. KJV: so that they began to sink. INT: boats so that were sinking they 1 Timothy 6:9 V-PIA-3P Strong's Greek 1036 |
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