Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to choke
Usage: ἀπο-πνίγω [in LXX: Nam.2:13 (חָנַק pi.), Tob.3:8 * ;] to choke: Mat.13:7, Luk.8:7; pass., of drowning (= καταποντίζομαι), Luk.8:33.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G638
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
3
Strong's G638 Quick Answer
Strong's G638 ἀποπνίγω (apopnigo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. apopnigo (ap-op-nee'-go) v. 1. to stifle (by drowning or overgrowth) [from G575 and G4155] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include thorns, choked, prey, place, and some. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- apopnigo (ap-op-nee'-go) v. 1. to stifle (by drowning or overgrowth) [from G575 and G4155]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- thorns, choked, prey, place, and some
Meaning and Definition
apopnigo (ap-op-nee'-go) v. 1. to stifle (by drowning or overgrowth) [from G575 and G4155] KJV: choke Root(s): G575, G4155
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G638. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
English Usage Signals
Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.
thorns
choked
prey
place
some
fell
among
into
lion
seized
enough
whelps
How Strong's G638 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old 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 New Testament with 3 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 G638 (ἀποπνίγω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Nahum 2:13 — ἀπέπνιξεν
Strong's G638 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 G638 in the New Testament
3 indexed usages in New Testament.
And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:
And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it.
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.
Strong's G638 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
The lion seized enough prey for his whelps, and strangled for his young lions, and filled his lair with prey, and his dwelling place with spoil.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G638.
The lion seized enough prey for his whelps, and strangled for his young lions, and filled his lair with prey, and his dwelling place with spoil.
And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:
And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it.
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.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G638, grouped by book.
Nahum 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G638 FAQ
What does apopnigo (ἀποπνίγω) mean?
Apopnigo (Strong's G638) is a Greek word most simply glossed "choke". apopnigo (ap-op-nee'-go) v. 1. to stifle (by drowning or overgrowth) [from G575 and G4155]
How many times is apopnigo (ἀποπνίγω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G638 across 3 books.
Where can I study apopnigo (ἀποπνίγω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G638 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate apopnigo (ἀποπνίγω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as thorns, choked, prey, place, some, and fell. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G638 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G638, with linked reader references where each row is available.