Greek Word Study
The meaning of “σφάζω”
Understanding spházō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
a primary verb kill, slay, wound. - to butcher (especially an animal for food or in sacrifice) or (generally) to slaught...
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
σφάζω
Phoneticsfad'-zo
Transliterationspházō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
a primary verb kill, slay, wound. - to butcher (especially an animal for food or in sacrifice) or (generally) to slaughter, or (specially), to maim (violently)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
9 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 John 3:12 | “Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother’s righteous.” Word: σφάζω (spházō) | |
| Revelation 6:9 | “And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:” Word: σφάζω (spházō) |