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GreekG4683Verb

σπαργανόω

sparganoō

2Occurrences
G4683Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

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

from (a strip;

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
to swathe, wrap in swaddling-clothes: (Hipp., Arist., Plut.).
LXX: (חָתַל pu.)*

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Verb

Morphology Code

G:V

Full Description

Greek Verb

Occurrences

σπαργανόω appears 2 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Luke
2

Key Passages

Luke 2:7BSB

And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

Luke 2:12BSB

And this will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”

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