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 timesAppears 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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