Word study · Greek

thánatos

death

Say it: THAN-at-os (approximate)

θάνατος

What it means

Death. In 3:10-11, Paul wants to share Jesus' death and attain resurrection from the dead; in 2:8, Christ obeyed even to death on a cross. In 1:20, Christ will be magnified in Paul's body "whether by life or by death."

Range of meaning

  • DeathThe end of life.
  • Death as a powerWhat Christ conquers.