Strong's Lexicon
G4689 — σπένδω
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | G4689 |
|---|---|
| Word: | σπένδω |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Etymology: | apparently a primary verb |
| Language: | Greek |
| Occurrences: | 2 |
| Transliteration: | spendo |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | spen'-do |
| Meaning: | 1. to pour out as a libation 2. (figuratively) to devote (one's life or blood, as a sacrifice) 3. "spend" |
| KJV Renderings: | (be ready to) be offered |
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
σπένδω: present passive σπένδομαι; (cf. German spenden (perhaps of the ’tossing away’ of a liquid, Curtius, § 296; but cf. Vanicek, p. 1245f)); from Homer down; the Sept. for ðÈñÇê; to pour out as a drink-offering, make a libation; in the N. T. σπένδεσθαι, to be offered as a libation, is figuratively used of one whose blood is poured out in a violent death for the cause of God: Php 2:17 (see θυσία, b. at the end); 2Ti 4:6.
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Englishman's Greek Concordance
σπένδω ((be ready to) be offered)
Philippians 2:17
- KJV: Yea and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith I joy and rejoice with you all
- GK: αλλ΄ ει σπένδομαι επί τη θυσία και λειτουργία της πίστεως υμών χαίρω και συγχαίρω πάσιν υμίν
2 Timothy 4:6
- KJV: For I am now ready to be offered and the time of my departure is at hand
- GK: εγώ γαρ ήδη σπένδομαι και ο καιρός της εμής αναλύσεως εφέστηκε
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