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σπαργανόω G4683
G4683 is the Greek word σπαργανόω, transliterated sparganóō. The King James Version most often renders it wrapped.
What it means
from a derivative of the base of G4682 (σπαράσσω) meaning to strap or wrap with strips); to swathe (an infant after the Oriental custom).
Where it comes from
from (a strip.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: wrap in swaddling clothes.
Verses using σπαργανόω
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 2:7 · KJV
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
Luke 2:12 · KJV
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4683 mean?
G4683 is the Greek word σπαργανόω (sparganóō), meaning from a derivative of the base of G4682 (σπαράσσω) meaning to strap or wrap with strips); to swathe (an infant after the Oriental custom).
How is G4683 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it wrapped (1 time), swaddling clothes (1 time), wrapped in swaddling clothes (1 time).
How many times does G4683 appear in the Bible?
σπαργανόω (sparganóō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4683 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from (a strip.
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