περισπάω
perispaōVerbG4049
to distract
From: from G4012 (περί) and G4685 (σπάω);
Short Definition
to drag all around, i.e. (figuratively) to distract (with care)
Full Lexicon Entry
to draw around, draw off or away. Metaphorical, to distract: pass.
LXX Usage: chiefly for עָנָה
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
1 timeAppears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
1
Key Passages
- Luke 10:40
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