συμπνίγω sympnígō
Meaning
to strangle completely, i.e. (literally) to drown, or (figuratively) to crowd
In the King James Version: choke, throng
Derivation: from G4862 (σύν) and G4155 (πνίγω);
Where it is used
- Matthew 13:22 The seed sown among the thorns is the one who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
- Mark 4:7 Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the seedlings, and they yielded no crop.
- Mark 4:19 but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth, and the desire for other things come in and choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
- Luke 8:14 The seeds that fell among the thorns are those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life, and their fruit does not mature.
- Luke 8:42 because his only daughter, who was about twelve, was dying. As Jesus went with him, the crowds pressed around Him,