Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐπισπάομαι”
Understanding epispáomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
become uncircumcised. - to draw over, i.e. (with ἀκροβυστία implied) efface the mark of circumcision (by recovering with...
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐπισπάομαι
Phoneticep-ee-spah'-om-ahee
Transliterationepispáomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
become uncircumcised. - to draw over, i.e. (with ἀκροβυστία implied) efface the mark of circumcision (by recovering with the foreskin)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Corinthians 7:18 | “Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised.” Word: ἐπισπάομαι (epispáomai) |