σπάω (spáō) — Draw

Greek word study: σπάω (spáō), Strong's G4685. to draw

GreekStrong's G4685
Quick definition
Greek word
σπάω (spáō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to draw

Word study
Derivation: a primary verb;

KJV translation words: draw (out)

Where this word appears

Strong's G4685 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 14:47 and last appears in Acts 16:27.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

having drawn ×1himself drawing ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

σπασάμενος ×2

Books where it appears most

Mark ×1Acts ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • Mark 14:47 — σπασάμενος — himself drawing
  • Acts 16:27 — σπασάμενος — having drawn

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G385 ἀνασπάω (anaspáō), G645 ἀποσπάω (apospáō), G782 ἀσπάζομαι (aspázomai), G1288 διασπάω (diaspáō), G1986 ἐπισπάομαι (epispáomai), G4049 περισπάω (perispáō), G4687 σπείρω (speírō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does spáō (G4685) mean?

To draw.

How is G4685 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4685 as: draw (out).

How often does σπάω (spáō) appear?

Strong's G4685 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 14:47 and last appears in Acts 16:27.