σπαράσσω
sparassōVerbG4682
to convulse
From: prolongation from (to grasp;
Short Definition
apparently strengthened from G4685 (σπάω) through the idea of spasmodic contraction); to mangle, i.e. convluse with epilepsy
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to tear, rend, mangle.
2.to convulse
LXX Usage: B (גָּעַשׁ hith.), (הָמָה) Dan LXX (שָׁלַךְ hi.), *
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
3 timesAppears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Mark
2
Luke
1
Key Passages
- Luke 9:39
- Mark 1:26
- Mark 9:26
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