Strong's Greek · G638
ἀποπνίγω
apopnígō
Definitionto stifle (by drowning or overgrowth)
Derivationfrom G575 (ἀπό) and G4155 (πνίγω);
KJV usagechoke
Occurrences3 in the KJV · 3 verses
ἀποπνίγω in Scripture
Matthew 13:7
And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:
Luke 8:7
And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it.
Luke 8:33
Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the lake, and were choked.