ἐπισπάω
epispaōVerbG1986
to uncircumcise
From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4685 (σπάω);
Short Definition
to draw over, i.e. (with G203 (ἀκροβυστία) implied) efface the mark of circumcision (by recovering with the foreskin)
Full Lexicon Entry
to draw on: mid., in peculiar sense of effacing signs of Judaism, to become as uncircumcised.
LXX Usage: (מָשַׁךְ), etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
1 timeAppears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:
1 Corinthians
1
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 7:18
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