What does olothreuo mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G3645

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

also spelled ὀλεθρεύω, to destroy, cause to perish, Heb. 11:28*

In the original Greek the word is written: ὀλοθρεύω

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with olothreuo

These are the most notable occurrences of olothreuo (G3645) across the King James Bible.

Hebrews 11:28

Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about olothreuo

What does olothreuo mean in Greek?

Strong's G3645 (olothreuo) is a Greek word that means: also spelled ὀλεθρεύω, to destroy, cause to perish, Heb. 11:28* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does olothreuo appear in the Bible?

The word olothreuo (G3645) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G3645?

Strong's G3645 is olothreuo, a Greek word defined as: also spelled ὀλεθρεύω, to destroy, cause to perish, Heb. 11:28*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is olothreuo in the Old Testament or New Testament?

olothreuo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.