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σκορπίζω G4650
G4650 is the Greek word σκορπίζω, transliterated skorpízō. The King James Version most often renders it scattereth.
What it means
to dissipate, i.e. (figuratively) put to flight, waste, be liberal.
Where it comes from
apparently from the same as G4651 (σκορπίος) (through the idea of penetrating).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: disperse abroad, scatter (abroad).
Verses using σκορπίζω
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
John 10:12 · KJV
But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.
John 16:32 · KJV
Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
2 Corinthians 9:9 · KJV
(As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4650 mean?
G4650 is the Greek word σκορπίζω (skorpízō), meaning to dissipate, i.e. (figuratively) put to flight, waste, be liberal.
How is G4650 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it scattereth (1 time), scattered (1 time), dispersed abroad (1 time).
How many times does G4650 appear in the Bible?
σκορπίζω (skorpízō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4650 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently from the same as G4651 (σκορπίος) (through the idea of penetrating).
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