Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to sink
Usage: κατα-πονίζω [in LXX for טָבַע pu., Exo.15:4 A, בָּלַע pi., שָׁטַף, Psa.55:9 69:2, al. ;] to throw into the sea, sink or drown therein: Mat.14:30; pass., Mat.18:6.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2670
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
12
Books
6
Strong's G2670 Quick Answer
Strong's G2670 καταποντίζω (katapontizo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. katapontizo (kat-ap-on-tid'-zo) v. 1. to plunge down, i.e. submerge [from G2596 and a derivative of the same as G4195] It has 12 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include sink and drowned. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- katapontizo (kat-ap-on-tid'-zo) v. 1. to plunge down, i.e. submerge [from G2596 and a derivative of the same as G4195]
- Usage
- 12 linked usages
- Books
- 6 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- sink and drowned
Meaning and Definition
katapontizo (kat-ap-on-tid'-zo) v. 1. to plunge down, i.e. submerge [from G2596 and a derivative of the same as G4195] KJV: drown, sink Root(s): G2596, G4195
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2670. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2670 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render katapontizo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
drowned
Matthew 18:6
sink
Matthew 14:30
How Strong's G2670 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 10 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G2670 (καταποντίζω) appears 11 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 2 Kingdoms 20:19 — καταποντίζεις
- 2 Kingdoms 20:20 — καταποντιῶ
- Ecclesiastes 10:12 — καταποντιοῦσιν
- Exodus 15:4 — κατεπόντισεν
- Lamentations 2:2 — κατεπόντισεν
Strong's G2670 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G2670 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
Strong's G2670 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
10 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
He has cast the chariots of Pharaoh and his host into the sea, The chosen mounted captains: They were swallowed up in the Red Sea.
I am a peaceable one of the strong ones in Israel; but thou seekest to destroy a city and a mother-city in Israel: why dost thou seek to ruin the inheritance of the Lord?
And Joab answered and said, Far be it, far be it from me, that I should ruin or destroy.
Usage Excerpts
First 12 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2670.
He has cast the chariots of Pharaoh and his host into the sea, The chosen mounted captains: They were swallowed up in the Red Sea.
I am a peaceable one of the strong ones in Israel; but thou seekest to destroy a city and a mother-city in Israel: why dost thou seek to ruin the inheritance of the Lord?
And Joab answered and said, Far be it, far be it from me, that I should ruin or destroy.
Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: For I have seen iniquity and gainsaying in the city.
I am stuck fast in deep mire, and there is no standing: I am come in to the depths of the sea, and a storm has overwhelmed me.
Let not the waterflood drown me, Nor let the deep swallow me up; Neither let the well shut its mouth upon me.
Verily the water would have drowned us, Our soul would have gone under the torrent.
The words of a wise mouth are gracious: But the lips of a fool will swallow him up.
In the day of his wrath The Lord has overwhelmed her as in the sea, And not spared: He has brought down in his fury All the beautiful things of Jacob; He has brought down to the ground The strongholds of the daughter of Judah: He has profaned her king and her princes.
The Lord is become as an enemy: He has overwhelmed Israel as in the sea, He has overwhelmed her palaces: He has destroyed his strongholds, And has multiplied the afflicted and humbled ones To the daughter of Judah.
But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2670, grouped by book.
Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Kingdoms 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 4 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ecclesiastes 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Lamentations 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 2 usages, New Testament
Strong's G2670 FAQ
What does katapontizo (καταποντίζω) mean?
Katapontizo (Strong's G2670) is a Greek word most simply glossed "drown". katapontizo (kat-ap-on-tid'-zo) v. 1. to plunge down, i.e. submerge [from G2596 and a derivative of the same as G4195]
How many times is katapontizo (καταποντίζω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 12 linked usages for Strong's G2670 across 6 books.
Where can I study katapontizo (καταποντίζω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2670 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate katapontizo (καταποντίζω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as sink and drowned. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2670 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 10 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G2670, with linked reader references where each row is available.