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σπάω G4685

G4685 is the Greek word σπάω, transliterated spáō. The King James Version most often renders it drew.

Word: σπάωTransliteration: spáōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to draw.

Where it comes from

a primary verb.

How the King James Version translates it

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

drew 1×drew out 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: draw (out).

Verses using σπάω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Mark 14:47 · KJV

And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

Acts 16:27 · KJV

And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4685 mean?

G4685 is the Greek word σπάω (spáō), meaning to draw.

How is G4685 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it drew (1 time), drew out (1 time).

How many times does G4685 appear in the Bible?

σπάω (spáō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4685 come from?

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

Nearby entries

G4682 · σπαράσσω — apparently strengthened from G4685 (σπάω)…G4683 · σπαργανόω — from a derivative of the base of G4682…G4684 · σπαταλάω — to be voluptuous G4686 · σπεῖρα — a coil (spira, "spire"), i.e…G4687 · σπείρω — to scatter, i.e. sow (literally or figuratively)G4688 · σπεκουλάτωρ — a speculator, i.e. military scout (spy or…

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