θάνατος
thanatos
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "θάνατος" (thanatos) primarily means "death," referring to the end of physical life, whether natural or caused by violence. It can also describe the death of Christ, deadly wounds, or perilous situations. Additionally, it is used metaphorically for spiritual death, eternal death, or death personified.
death; the cessation of life
The Greek word thanatos means "death; the cessation of life," encompassing related ideas including deadly, death.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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