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 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 7:18

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