G5594: ψύχω
psýchō · “to cool”
Definition
to breathe (voluntarily but gently, thus differing on the one hand from G4154 (πνέω), which denotes properly a forcible respiration; and on the other from the base of G109 (ἀήρ), which refers properly to an inanimate breeze), i.e. (by implication, of reduction of temperature by evaporation) to chill (figuratively)
KJV translates it as: wax cold
Word origin: a primary verb;
Extended definition
ψύχω
[in LXX for קוּר, שָׁטַח ;]
to breathe, blow; hence, to make cool. Pass., to grow cool: metaphorically, Mat.24:12.†
(AS)
[in LXX for קוּר, שָׁטַח ;]
to breathe, blow; hence, to make cool. Pass., to grow cool: metaphorically, Mat.24:12.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G5594 is translated
- will grow cold ×1
Bible verses with G5594 (psýchō)
Psýchō appears in 1 verse.
- Matthew 24:12
And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.