Kaíō — G2545

G2545 · Greek — καίω

Pronunciation: kah'-yo

Definition

verb

to set on fire, i.e. kindle or (by implication) consume

  1. to set fire to, light
  2. to burn, consume with fire

Usually translated as

burn, light

Origin

apparently a primary verb

Occurrences

Kaíō occurs 12 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Luke (2), John (2), 1 Corinthians (1), Hebrews (1), Revelation (5)

Strong's Lexicon — K