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- DictionaryPer·ish/ˈperiSH/
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- 1. suffer death, typically in a violent, sudden, or untimely way: "a great part of his army perished of hunger and disease"
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Mar 15, 2022 · What does "perish" mean in this context? "Perish" is described as the fate opposite "eternal life". Eternal life is defined by Jesus: And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. To perish would then be (or at the very least include) not knowing God.
- Whatever one makes of the verb ἀπόλλυμι, John 3:16 paints it as the opposite of eternal life. Both BDB and Thayer both list several meanings for ἀπ...
- Analysis of ἀπόλλυμι: We'll analyze the Greek word translated as "perish" first. The word is ἀπόλλυμι ( Strong's G622 ), pronounced apollumi . Its...
- “Life” here means indwelling of God in human hearts, which is impossible without humans overcoming sin, i.e. crucifying the “flesh” (Gal. 5:24) so...
Definition of perish verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Dictionary definition of perish. To die or to meet a tragic end, often due to a harmful or catastrophic event. "The flowers will perish quickly if they are not watered regularly." Detailed meaning of perish. When something or someone perishes, it implies a loss of life or the destruction of a living entity.
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perish /ˈperɪʃ/ verb
perishes; perished; perishing
perish
/ˈperɪʃ/
verb
— used to say that you hope that something does not happen or to say that something will not happen
•Who would take over as goalie if, perish the thought, he got injured?
•What? Me help him out? Perish the thought.
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Definitions of 'perish' If people or animals perish, they die as a result of very harsh conditions or as the result of an accident. [written] [...] Conjugations of 'perish' present simple: I perish, you perish [...] past simple: I perished, you perished [...] past participle: perished. More. Synonyms of 'perish' • die, be killed, be lost [...]
to die or be destroyed through violence, privation, etc.: to perish in an earthquake. to pass away or disappear: an age of elegance that has forever perished. to suffer destruction or ruin: His valuable paintings perished in the fire. to suffer spiritual death: Save us, lest we perish. See more. Idioms about perish.
perish verb (informal) used, often ironically, to show that one finds a suggestion or idea completely ridiculous or unwelcome he wasn't out to get drunk—perish the thought!
