3645. olothreuó

Lexicon

olothreuó: To destroy, to annihilate, to utterly ruin

Original Word: ὀλοθρεύω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: olothreuó
Pronunciation: o-lo-thryoo'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (ol-oth-ryoo'-o)
Definition: To destroy, to annihilate, to utterly ruin
Meaning: I destroy, cause to perish.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

destroy.

From olethros; to spoil, i.e. Slay -- destroy.

see GREEK olethros

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from olethreuó; probably from olethros
Definition
to destroy, ruin.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3645: ὀλεθρεύω

ὀλεθρεύω (Lachmann in Hebrews 11:28), see ὀλοθρεύω.

STRONGS NT 3645: ὀλοθρεύωὀλοθρεύω and, according to a preferable form, ὀλεθρεύω (Lachmann; see Bleek, Hebrew-Br. ii. 2, p. 809; cf. Delitzsch, Commentary on Hebrews, as below; (Tdf. Proleg., p. 81; WH's Appendix, p. 152)); (ὄλεθρος); an Alex. word (Winers Grammar, 92 (88)); to destroy: τινα, Hebrews 11:28. (Exodus 12:23; Joshua 3:10; Joshua 7:25; Jeremiah 2:30; Haggai 2:22, etc.; (Philo, alleg. 2:9).) (Compare: ἐξολοθρεύω.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ὄλεθρος (ólethros), meaning "destruction" or "ruin."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H8045 (שָׁמַד, shamad): To destroy, exterminate, or annihilate. This Hebrew term is often used in the Old Testament to describe the destruction of nations or peoples as a result of divine judgment.

• H2763 (חָרַם, charam): To ban, devote, or destroy utterly. This term is used in contexts where something is devoted to destruction as an act of divine judgment or consecration.

These Hebrew terms share a similar thematic connection with ὀλοθρεύω, emphasizing the concept of complete destruction as a result of divine intervention.

Usage: The verb ὀλοθρεύω is used in the context of divine judgment or destruction, often referring to the complete and utter destruction of individuals or groups as an act of divine retribution.

Context: The Greek verb ὀλοθρεύω appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize the severity and totality of divine judgment. It is often associated with the concept of God's righteous wrath against sin and disobedience. The term conveys a sense of irreversible destruction, highlighting the seriousness of turning away from God's commands.

In the Berean Standard Bible, ὀλοθρεύω is used in Hebrews 11:28: "By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch Israel’s own firstborn." Here, the term is linked to the Passover event, where the "destroyer" (ὀλοθρεύων) is the agent of God's judgment against Egypt, sparing the Israelites who obeyed God's command.

The use of ὀλοθρεύω underscores the theme of divine justice and the protection of those who are faithful to God's covenant. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of sin and the importance of obedience to God's will.

Forms and Transliterations

ολοθρεύοντα ολοθρεύσει ολοθρεύσεις ολοθρεύσητε ολοθρεύσω ολοθρευων ολοθρεύων ὀλοθρεύων ολοκάρπωμα ολοκαρπώσεως ολοκαρπώσεώς ολοκάρπωσιν ολόκαυτος ωλόθρευσας ωλόθρευσε ωλόθρευσεν olothreuon olothreuōn olothreúon olothreúōn

Englishman's Concordance

Hebrews 11:28 V-PPA-NMS
GRK: μὴ ὁ ὀλοθρεύων τὰ πρωτότοκα
KJV: lest he that destroyed the firstborn
INT: not the destroyer of the firstborn

Strong's Greek 3645
1 Occurrence

ὀλοθρεύων — 1 Occ.