σκορπίζω

skorpizōVerbG4650

to scatter

From: apparently from the same as G4651 (σκορπίος) (through the idea of penetrating);

Short Definition

to dissipate, i.e. (figuratively) put to flight, waste, be liberal

Full Lexicon Entry

in vernac. and in Ion, and late writers for *σκεδάννυμι *(see MM, xxiii; Rutherford, NPhr., 295), to scatter: ὁ λύκος; ὁ μὴ συνάγων μετ᾽ ἐμοῦ σκορπίζει,; pass., with accusative loc.; of one who dispenses blessings, (LXX) (of. δια-σκορπίζομαι).
LXX Usage: for פּוּץ hi., etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
2
2 Corinthians
1
Luke
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 9:9
  • John 10:12
  • John 16:32
  • Luke 11:23
  • Matthew 12:30

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