σπαργανόω

sparganoōVerbG4683

to wrap

From: from (a strip;

Short Definition

from a derivative of the base of G4682 (σπαράσσω) meaning to strap or wrap with strips); to swathe (an infant after the Oriental custom)

Full Lexicon Entry

to swathe, wrap in swaddling-clothes: (Hipp., Arist., Plut.).
LXX Usage: (חָתַל pu.)*

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
2

Key Passages

  • Luke 2:7
  • Luke 2:12

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