ἐμπί(μ)πρημι

ἐμπί(μ)πρημι fut. ἐμπρήσω LXX; 1 aor. ἐνέπρησα, pass. ἐνεπρήσθην LXX (Hdt. et al.; B-D-F §93; 101 p. 54 [πιμπλάναι]; Mlt-H. 207)

① to initiate a process of burning, set on fire, burn πόλιν (OGI 8, 11; Judg 18:27; 2 Macc 8:6; Philo, Aet. M. 20; Jos., Bell. 5, 411) Mt 22:7 (KRengstorf, D. Stadt der Mörder [Mt 22:7], Beih. ZNW 26, ’60, 106–29). ναόν (Appian, Celt. 6 §2; Jos., Bell. 5, 405) GPt 7:26.

② to experience burning sensation as the result of a physical malady, become feverish or swell up ἐμπιπρᾶσθαι Ac 28:6 v.l.; Tdf. text; s. πίμπρημι.—DELG s.v. πίμπρημι. M-M.