To set fire
ἀνάπτωStrong’s G0381anaptō
Appears in 2 verses of the New Testament
In short
Anaptō is the Greek word usually translated “it be kindled” and “it kindles”. It appears in 2 verses of the New Testament.
“I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?”
Meaning
Usually translated “it be kindled” and “it kindles”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.
How it's translated
- it be kindled 1
- it kindles 1
Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.
Where it's used most
- Luke 1
- James 1
2 books in all.
Explore in Scripture
Greek dictionary
ἀνάπτω anaptō · to set fire
ἀν-άπτω [in LXX chiefly for יָצָא ;] to kindle: Luk.12:49, Jas.3:5 (MM, VGT, see word).† (AS)
From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).
Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.