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σπαράσσω G4682
G4682 is the Greek word σπαράσσω, transliterated sparássō. The King James Version most often renders it torn.
What it means
apparently strengthened from G4685 (σπάω) through the idea of spasmodic contraction); to mangle, i.e. convluse with epilepsy.
Where it comes from
prolongation from (to grasp.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: rend, tear.
Verses using σπαράσσω
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Mark 1:26 · KJV
And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him.
Mark 9:20 · KJV
And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming.
Mark 9:26 · KJV
And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead.
Luke 9:39 · KJV
And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4682 mean?
G4682 is the Greek word σπαράσσω (sparássō), meaning apparently strengthened from G4685 (σπάω) through the idea of spasmodic contraction); to mangle, i.e. convluse with epilepsy.
How is G4682 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it torn (1 time), tare (1 time), rent (1 time), teareth (1 time).
How many times does G4682 appear in the Bible?
σπαράσσω (sparássō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4682 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: prolongation from (to grasp.
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