Lexicon thnéskó: to die, to be dead Original Word: θνῄσκω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: thnéskó
Pronunciation: thnay'-sko
Phonetic Spelling: (thnay'-sko)
Definition: to die, to be dead
Meaning: I die, am dying, am dead. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be dead, die. A strengthened form of a simpler primary thano than'-o (which is used for it only in certain tenses); to die (literally or figuratively) -- be dead, die. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2348 thnḗskō (the root of thanatos, "death") – to die (spiritually or physically); subject to death. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom a prim. root than- Definitionto die NASB Translationdead (7), died (2).
Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2348: θνῄσκωθνῄσκω: perfect τέθνηκα, infinitive τεθνάναι and L T Tr WH τεθνηκέναι (in Acts 14:19), participle τεθνηκώς; pluperfect 3 person singular ἐτεθνήκει ( John 11:21 Rec.); (from Homer down); the Sept. for מוּת; to die; perfect to be dead: Matthew 2:20; Mark 15:44; Luke 7:12 ( L brackets); ; John 11:21, Rec. in and ; John 12:1 (T WH omit; L Tr brackets); John 19:33; Acts 14:19; Acts 25:19; metaph, of the loss of spiritual life: ζῶσα τέθνηκε, i. e. κἄν δοκῇ ζῆν ταύτην τήν αἰσθητην ζωήν, τέθνηκε κατά πνεῦμα (Theoph.): 1 Timothy 5:6 (Philo de secular § 10 ζῶντες ἔνιοι τεθνήκασι καί τεθνηκότες ζῶσι). (Compare: ἀποθνῄσκω, συναποθνῄσκω.)
Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A prolonged form of a primary verb θνήσκω (thnēskō), which is a strengthened form of θάνατος (thanatos), meaning "death."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • 4191 מוּת (muth): To die, to kill, to have one executed. This Hebrew verb is the Old Testament counterpart to θνῄσκω, frequently used to describe physical death and its implications.
• 4194 מָוֶת (maveth): Death, dying, Death (personified), realm of the dead. This noun is often used in the Old Testament to denote the state of death or the power of death, similar to the Greek concept of θάνατος (thanatos).
In summary, θνῄσκω is a significant term in the New Testament, encapsulating the reality of physical death, the spiritual implications of sin, and the hope of resurrection through Christ. Its usage reflects the comprehensive biblical narrative of life, death, and redemption. Usage: The verb θνῄσκω is used in the New Testament to describe the physical act of dying, the state of being dead, or metaphorically to indicate spiritual death or separation from life. Context: The Greek verb θνῄσκω appears in various contexts throughout the New Testament, primarily to denote the physical cessation of life. It is used both literally and metaphorically, reflecting the multifaceted nature of death in biblical theology.
• Literal Usage: In its literal sense, θνῄσκω is used to describe the death of individuals. For example, in John 11:14, Jesus plainly tells His disciples, "Lazarus has died." Here, the term signifies the physical death of Lazarus, which sets the stage for Jesus' miraculous act of raising him from the dead, demonstrating His power over life and death.
• Metaphorical Usage: Metaphorically, θνῄσκω can refer to spiritual death or the state of being separated from God due to sin. In Romans 6:2, Paul writes, "How can we who died to sin live in it any longer?" This usage highlights the believer's identification with Christ's death, signifying a break from the power of sin and a new life in righteousness.
• Theological Implications: The concept of death in the New Testament is deeply intertwined with the themes of sin, redemption, and resurrection. The use of θνῄσκω underscores the reality of physical death as a consequence of sin, as well as the hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ. The resurrection of Jesus is presented as the ultimate victory over death, offering believers the assurance of their own resurrection and eternal life.
• Eschatological Context: In eschatological passages, θνῄσκω is used to describe the finality of death for those who do not inherit eternal life. Revelation 21:4 promises, "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away." This vision of the new creation emphasizes the complete eradication of death and its associated sorrows. Forms and Transliterations ετεθνήκει θανείται τεθνάναι τεθνήκασι τεθνηκασιν τεθνήκασιν τέθνηκε τεθνήκει τεθνηκεν τέθνηκεν τεθνηκεναι τεθνηκέναι τεθνηκός τεθνηκοτα τεθνηκότα τεθνηκότας τεθνηκότες τεθνηκότι τεθνηκοτος τεθνηκότος τεθνηκότων τεθνηκως τεθνηκώς τεθνηκὼς τενηκώς tethnekasin tethnēkasin tethnḗkasin tethneken tethnēken téthneken téthnēken tethnekenai tethnekénai tethnēkenai tethnēkénai tethnekos tethnekṑs tethnēkōs tethnēkṑs tethnekota tethnekóta tethnēkota tethnēkóta tethnekotos tethnekótos tethnēkotos tethnēkótosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 2:20 V-RIA-3PGRK: γῆν Ἰσραήλ τεθνήκασιν γὰρ οἱNAS: the Child's life are dead.KJV: for they are dead which INT: [the] land of Israel they have died indeed who Mark 15:44 V-RIA-3S
GRK: εἰ ἤδη τέθνηκεν καὶ προσκαλεσάμενος
NAS: if He was dead by this time,
KJV: he were already dead: and calling
INT: if already he were dead and having called to [him] Luke 7:12 V-RPA-NMS
GRK: ἰδοὺ ἐξεκομίζετο τεθνηκὼς μονογενὴς υἱὸς
NAS: of the city, a dead man was being carried
KJV: there was a dead man carried out,
INT: behold was being carried out [one] who had died only begotten son Luke 8:49 V-RIA-3S
GRK: λέγων ὅτι Τέθνηκεν ἡ θυγάτηρ
NAS: Your daughter has died; do not trouble
KJV: Thy daughter is dead; trouble not
INT: saying Has died the daughter John 11:44 V-RPA-NMS
GRK: ἐξῆλθεν ὁ τεθνηκὼς δεδεμένος τοὺς
NAS: The man who had died came forth, bound
KJV: And he that was dead came forth, bound
INT: came forth he who had been dead bound the John 19:33 V-RPA-AMS
GRK: ἤδη αὐτὸν τεθνηκότα οὐ κατέαξαν
NAS: that He was already dead, they did not break
KJV: that he was dead already,
INT: already he was dead not they did break Acts 14:19 V-RNA
GRK: νομίζοντες αὐτὸν τεθνηκέναι
NAS: supposing him to be dead.
KJV: supposing he had been dead.
INT: supposing him to have died Acts 25:19 V-RPA-GMS
GRK: τινος Ἰησοῦ τεθνηκότος ὃν ἔφασκεν
NAS: religion and about a dead man, Jesus,
KJV: one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul
INT: a certain Jesus who is dead whom affirmed 1 Timothy 5:6 V-RIA-3S
GRK: σπαταλῶσα ζῶσα τέθνηκεν
NAS: But she who gives herself to wanton pleasure is dead even while she lives.
KJV: she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.
INT: lives in self-indulgence living is dead Strong's Greek 2348
9 Occurrences
τεθνήκασιν — 1 Occ.
τέθνηκεν — 3 Occ.
τεθνηκέναι — 1 Occ.
τεθνηκὼς — 2 Occ.
τεθνηκότα — 1 Occ.
τεθνηκότος — 1 Occ.
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