Greek Word Study
The meaning of “σφάγιον”
Understanding sphágion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
neuter of a derivative of σφαγή slain beast. - a victim (in sacrifice)
G4968
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
σφάγιον
Phoneticsfag'-ee-on
Transliterationsphágion
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
neuter of a derivative of σφαγή slain beast. - a victim (in sacrifice)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 7:42 | “Then God turned, and gave them up to worship the host of heaven; as it is written in the book of the prophets, O ye house of Israel, have ye offered to me slain beasts and sacrifices by the space of forty years in the wilderness?” Word: σφάγιον (sphágion) |