ἀποθλίβουσιν
apothlibousin
crush
from ἀπό and θλίβω; to crowd (from every side):--press.
Luke 8:45 · Word #21
Lexicon G598
| Lemma | ἀποθλίβω |
| Transliteration | apothlíbō |
| Strong's | G598 |
| In-context | crush |
| Literal | press-hard |
Morphology V PRS ACT IND 3P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀποθλίβω |
| Strong's | G598 |
SIBI-P1 G598-01
they were pressing hard from all sides
| Root | ἀποθλίβω (apothlibō) |
| Core Meanings | to press away, to press hard, to crowd in, to compress from all sides, to afflict by pressure |
| Semantic Range | to crowd tightly, to press upon physically, to compress, to beset, to afflict through pressure or distress |
| Conceptual Significance | This term evokes the imagery of constricting pressure, whether physical crowding or metaphorical oppression. In biblical usage, such language often underscores the experience of external forces closing in, highlighting themes of distress, persecution, or overwhelming demand. |
| Morphological Notes | Verb; imperfect tense (past ongoing), active voice, indicative mood, 3rd person plural (Gr,V,IPA3,,P,). The imperfect denotes continuous or repeated action in past time. |
| Rendering Rationale | The verb ἀποθλίβω combines ἀπό (away/from) with θλίβω (to press, squeeze, afflict), conveying intensified pressure or crowding. The imperfect active indicative, third person plural, is reflected in "they were pressing," expressing ongoing past action performed by them, while "from all sides" captures the force of the compound verb. |
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Word Usage
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke 8:45 | ἀποθλίβουσιν | apothlibousin | crush |