ΑΠΟΚΤΕΝΝΟΥΣΙ, αποκτεννουσι
APOKTENNOUSI, apoktennousi
Sounds Like: ah-pok-TEN-noo-see
Translations: they kill, they murder, they slay
From the root: APOKTEINO
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is a verb meaning 'to kill', 'to murder', or 'to slay'. It is often used in the context of taking a life, whether intentionally or not. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb κτείνω (kteino), meaning 'to kill'. The prefix intensifies the action, emphasizing the complete act of killing.
Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Present, Active, Indicative or Subjunctive
Strong’s number: G615 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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