Destroy ἀπόλλυμι (apollymi) | Verb

Etymology and Semantic Analysis The English word ‘destroy’ is translated in the New Testament primarily from the Greek verb ἀπόλλυμι (apollymi), which carries a range of meanings including to destroy, lose, or perish. This verb is a complex term encompassing both the cessation of existence and the concept of ruin without complete annihilation. In the […]