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 time

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

Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 10:40

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