Greek Word Study
The meaning of “σπόγγος”
Understanding spóngos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
spunge. - a "sponge"
G4699
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
σπόγγος
Phoneticspong'-gos
Transliterationspóngos
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
spunge. - a "sponge"
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:48 | “And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink.” Word: σπόγγος (spóngos) | |
| Mark 15:36 | “And one ran and filled a spunge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us see whether Elias will come to take him down.” Word: σπόγγος (spóngos) | |
| John 19:29 | “Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth.” Word: σπόγγος (spóngos) |