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ἐπισπάομαι G1986

G1986 is the Greek word ἐπισπάομαι, transliterated epispáomai. The King James Version most often renders it him.

Word: ἐπισπάομαιTransliteration: epispáomaiLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

to draw over, i.e. (with G203 (ἀκροβυστία) implied) efface the mark of circumcision (by recovering with the foreskin).

Where it comes from

from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4685 (σπάω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

him 1×become uncircumcised 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: become uncircumcised.

Verses using ἐπισπάομαι

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

1 Corinthians 7:18 · KJV

Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1986 mean?

G1986 is the Greek word ἐπισπάομαι (epispáomai), meaning to draw over, i.e. (with G203 (ἀκροβυστία) implied) efface the mark of circumcision (by recovering with the foreskin).

How is G1986 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it him (1 time), become uncircumcised (1 time).

How many times does G1986 appear in the Bible?

ἐπισπάομαι (epispáomai) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1986 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4685 (σπάω).

Nearby entries

G1983 · ἐπισκοπέω — to oversee; by implication, to beware G1984 · ἐπισκοπή — inspection (for relief); by implication…G1985 · ἐπίσκοπος — a superintendent, i.e. Christian officer in…G1987 · ἐπίσταμαι — to put the mind upon, i.e. comprehend, or…G1988 · ἐπιστάτης — an appointee over, i.e. commander (teacher)G1989 · ἐπιστέλλω — to enjoin (by writing), i.e. (genitive…

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