Strong’s G1685 · Greek
ἐμβάλλω
embállō
Definition
to throw on, i.e. (figuratively) subject to (eternal punishment)
Etymology
from G1722 (ἐν) and G906 (βάλλω);
Where the KJV renders it
- cast into
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