πνίγω

The Greek word πνίγω (pnigō) means "to choke." This action can be physical, such as obstructing the airway, or metaphorical, implying a hindrance or obstruction to a process or goal. The word πνίγω appears three times in the Bible, indicating its relatively limited usage in the Greek New Testament. Its scarcity suggests that the concept of choking or obstruction is not a prominent theme in the biblical text. Given its meaning and limited occurrences, πνίγω likely serves to illustrate specific situations where an obstacle or hindrance is present, rather than being a central idea or concept in the biblical narrative.