"burst open, Acts 1:18*"
Definition and meaning
burst open, Acts 1:18*
In the original Greek the word is written: λακάω
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of lakao (G2997) across the King James Bible.
Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.
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Common questions
Strong's G2997 (lakao) is a Greek word that means: burst open, Acts 1:18* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word lakao (G2997) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2997 is lakao, a Greek word defined as: burst open, Acts 1:18*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
lakao is a Greek word found in the New Testament.