ἀποθνήσκω
apothnēskō
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "ἀποθνήσκω" means "to die," referring to both natural and violent death, including the death of Christ. It can also describe spiritual death or separation, depending on the context. The term is used with various grammatical constructions to indicate causes, circumstances, or purposes related to dying.
to die off (literally or figuratively)
The Greek word apothnēskō means "to die off (literally or figuratively)," encompassing related ideas including be dead, death, die, lie a-dying.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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