ἐμπίμπρημι
empimprēmi
G7196
G:V
Greek
to set on fire
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Greek
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empimpremi describes the king's action of burning the city in Matthew 22:7.
The attested use describes the king's completed action against a city after sending troops against the murderers in Matthew 22:7.
Senses in use
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Burning a city in judgment · dominant
In Matthew 22:7, the aorist active indicative form presents the king's completed action after he sends troops against the murderers; the APB renders the clause “set their city on fire.”
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Matthew 22:7, the APB presents the action with “set their city on fire.” This wording confirms the clause's overall action rather than isolating each Greek element.