Likmáō — G3039

Definition

verb

to winnow, i.e. (by analogy), to triturate

1. to winnow, cleanse away the chaff from grain by winnowing
2. in a sense unknown to secular authors, to scatter
3. to crush to pieces, grind to powder

Usually translated as

grind to powder

Origin

from likmós, the equivalent of líknon (a winnowing fan or basket)

Occurrences

Likmáō occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Luke (1)

• Matthew 21:44 — And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder (λικμήσει).
• Luke 20:18 — Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder (λικμήσει).