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σκάπτω G4626

G4626 is the Greek word σκάπτω, transliterated skáptō. The King James Version most often renders it dig.

Word: σκάπτωTransliteration: skáptōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

to dig.

Where it comes from

apparently a primary verb.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

dig 2×digged 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: dig.

Verses using σκάπτω

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 6:48 · KJV

He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.

Luke 13:8 · KJV

And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:

Luke 16:3 · KJV

Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4626 mean?

G4626 is the Greek word σκάπτω (skáptō), meaning to dig.

How is G4626 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it dig (2 times), digged (1 time).

How many times does G4626 appear in the Bible?

σκάπτω (skáptō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4626 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently a primary verb.

Nearby entries

G4623 · σιωπάω — properly, muteness, i.e. involuntary…G4624 · σκανδαλίζω — to entrap, i.e. trip up (figuratively…G4625 · σκάνδαλον — a trap-stick (bent sapling), i.e. snare…G4627 · σκάφη — a "skiff" (as if dug out), or yawl (carried…G4628 · σκέλος — through the idea of leanness); the leg (as lank)G4629 · σκέπασμα — perhaps akin to the base of G4649 (σκοπός)…

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