Biblica Analytica
G1031 Greek

βρύχω

bruchō

to gnash

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to gnash
Transliteration
bruchō
Strong's Number
G1031
Occurrences
1

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word βρύχω (bruchō) is a verb that translates to "to gnash". Its sole occurrence in the Bible suggests a specific, perhaps intense or emphatic action, related to the physical act of gnashing one's teeth. It's clear that this verb is in the verb form, indicating a dynamic action, and its tense and mood would need to be determined by the specific passage it appears in to convey the appropriate level of action. The verb's definition and single appearance in the text emphasize a focused expression of emotion, likely linked to displeasure, anger, or frustration. Without further context, it's difficult to assess the significance of βρύχω to the broader narrative. However, its unique appearance in the text implies that gnashing one's teeth is a vivid, albeit brief, description of the emotions being expressed in this scene.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G1031
Lemma
βρύχω
Transliteration
bruchō
Definition
to gnash
Occurrences
1
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text