σφάζω (spházō) — Kill
Greek word study: σφάζω (spházō), Strong's G4969. to butcher (especially an animal for food or in sacrifice) or (generally) to slaughter, or (specially), to maim (violently)
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to butcher (especially an animal for food or in sacrifice) or (generally) to slaughter, or (specially), to maim (violently)
KJV translation words: kill, slay, wound
Strong's G4969 is tagged on 10 words in 9 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 John 3:12 and last appears in Revelation 18:24.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 9)
- 1 John 3:12 — ἔσφαξεν — he slew
- Revelation 5:6 — ἐσφαγμένον — slain
- Revelation 5:9 — ἐσφάγης — You were slain
- Revelation 5:12 — ἐσφαγμένον — slain
- Revelation 6:4 — σφάξουσιν — they will slay
- Revelation 6:9 — ἐσφαγμένων — slain
- Revelation 13:3 — ἐσφαγμένην — slain
- Revelation 13:8 — ἐσφαγμένου — slain
- Revelation 18:24 — ἐσφαγμένων — slain
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: G2695 κατασφάττω (kataspháttō), G4372 πρόσφατος (prósphatos), G4967 σφαγή (sphagḗ).
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Frequently asked questions
What does spházō (G4969) mean?
To butcher (especially an animal for food or in sacrifice) or (generally) to slaughter, or (specially), to maim (violently).
How is G4969 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G4969 as: kill, slay, wound.
How often does σφάζω (spházō) appear?
Strong's G4969 is tagged on 10 words in 9 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 John 3:12 and last appears in Revelation 18:24.
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