σπένδω

spendōVerbG4689

to pour a libation

From: apparently a primary verb;

Short Definition

to pour out as a libation, i.e. (figuratively) to devote (one's life or blood, as a sacrifice) ("spend")

Full Lexicon Entry

to pour out as a drink-offering, make a libation; pass., figuratively, σπένδομαι, I am poured out or offered as a libation (in the shedding of my life-blood): (see Lft., in l), (for exx. from π., see Milligan, Selections, 114 f.; MM, xxiii).
LXX Usage: chiefly for נָסַךְ hi.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

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

2 Timothy
1
Philippians
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Timothy 4:6
  • Philippians 2:17

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