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ἀφανίζω

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Definition

ἀφανίζω

(ἀφανής), [in LXX for שָׁמֵם ni., שָׁמַד hi., etc. ;]

1. to make unseen, hide from sight (Xen., a1.).

2. Later (MM, see word)

(a) to destroy: Matthew 6:19-20;

(b) to disfigure: Matthew 6:16. Pass., to vanish: James 4:14; to perish: Acts 13:41(LXX).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἀφανίζω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

5 total
  1. Matthew 6:16ἀφανίζουσιν · they disfigure
    When you fast, do not be somber like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward.
  2. Matthew 6:19ἀφανίζει · destroy
    Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.
  3. Matthew 6:20ἀφανίζει · do not destroy
    But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.
  4. Acts 13:41ἀφανίσθητε · perish
    ‘Look, you scoffers, wonder and perish! For I am doing a work in your days that you would never believe, even if someone told you.’”
  5. James 4:14ἀφανιζομένη · vanishes
    You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.