λικμάω
likmaō · crush
Greek word · Strong’s number G3039 · appears 2 times in the Bible
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likmaō (λικμάω) is a Greek word of the Bible that means “crush”.
Grind to powder; also winnow, scatter.
How to say it
lik·ma·ō
Approximate pronunciation. Vowels sound as in Spanish (a as in father, e as in bed, i as in machine, o as in note, u as in rule); the syllable in bold is stressed. The voice is your device's.
Its senses in the Bible
- To pulverize, like milled grain.
From Abbott-Smith (1922) · Thayer (1889)
How it is translated
The words this translation uses for it, most frequent first.
- it will crush ×1
- it will grind to powder ×1
Where it appears
- Matthew 21:44
And the one who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces; and on whomever it falls, it will crush him.”
- Luke 20:18
Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces; and on whomever it falls, it will grind him to powder.”