Berean Strong's Lexicon spaó: To draw, pull Original Word: σπάω Word Origin: A primary verb Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "spaó," the concept of drawing or pulling can be related to Hebrew verbs like מָשַׁךְ (mashak), which means to draw or pull. Usage: The Greek verb "spaó" primarily means to draw or pull something, often with a sense of effort or force. In the New Testament, it is used in contexts where physical drawing or pulling is involved, such as drawing a sword. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, the act of drawing or pulling was often associated with physical labor or military actions. The term "spaó" would have been understood in the context of everyday activities such as drawing water from a well or drawing a weapon in preparation for battle. The imagery of drawing a sword, in particular, would resonate with the audience familiar with Roman soldiers and their equipment. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. verb Definition to draw (a sword) NASB Translation drew (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4685: σπάωσπάω, σπω: 1 aorist middle ἐσπασαμην; (cognate with ἀσπάζομαι (to draw to oneself, embrace, etc.), English spasm, etc.); from Homer down; the Sept. chiefly for שָׁלַף; to draw: middle with μαχοιραν (cf. Buttmann, § 135, 4), to draw one's sword, Mark 14:47; Acts 16:27 (Numbers 22:31; τήν ῥομφαιον, 23; Judges 9:54, etc.). (Compare: ἀνασπάω, ἀποσπάω, διασπάω, ἐπισπάω, περισπάω.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance draw out. A primary verb; to draw -- draw (out). Forms and Transliterations εσπάσαντο εσπάσατο έσπασε εσπασμένη εσπασμένην εσπασμένοι εσπασμένους εσπασμένων σπάσαι σπασαμενος σπασάμενος σπασμένων σπώμενοι σπωμένων spasamenos spasámenosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 14:47 V-APM-NMSGRK: τῶν παρεστηκότων σπασάμενος τὴν μάχαιραν NAS: who stood by drew his sword, KJV: that stood by drew a sword, INT: of those standing by having drawn the sword Acts 16:27 V-APM-NMS |
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