Dictionary entry

ἀναλίσκω

G. Abbott-Smith's A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament with Strong's

ἀν-αλίσκω

(on the etymology, v. MM, VGT, s.v.), [in LXX chiefly for אכל also for כּלה, etc.;]

1. to expend.

2. to consume, destroy: Lk 9:54, Ga 5:15, II Th 2:8, Rec. WH, mg.†