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 times

Appears 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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