G4199 πορθέω
Strong's Greek Concordance · 3 KJV occurrences
πορθέω
porthéō
Definition
to ravage (figuratively)
KJV Renderings
destroy, waste
Derivation / Etymology
prolongation from (to sack);
KJV Verses (3)
- Acts 9:21But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?
- Galatians 1:13For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews’ religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it:
- Galatians 1:23But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed.