Porthéō — G4199

Definition

verb

to ravage (figuratively)

1. to destroy, to overthrow (R. V. uniformly to make havock)

Usually translated as

destroy, waste

Origin

prolongation from pérthō (to sack)

Occurrences

Porthéō occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (1), Galatians (2)

• Acts 9:21 — But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed (πορθήσας) 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 1:13 — For 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 (ἐπόρθουν) it:
• Galatians 1:23 — But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed (ἐπόρθει).