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σπερμολόγος G4691

G4691 is the Greek word σπερμολόγος, transliterated spermológos. The King James Version most often renders it babbler.

Word: σπερμολόγοςTransliteration: spermológosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

a seed-picker (as the crow), i.e. (figuratively) a sponger, loafer (specially, a gossip or trifler in talk).

Where it comes from

from G4690 (σπέρμα) and G3004 (λέγω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

babbler 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: babbler.

Verses using σπερμολόγος

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Acts 17:18 · KJV

Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4691 mean?

G4691 is the Greek word σπερμολόγος (spermológos), meaning a seed-picker (as the crow), i.e. (figuratively) a sponger, loafer (specially, a gossip or trifler in talk).

How is G4691 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it babbler (1 time).

How many times does G4691 appear in the Bible?

σπερμολόγος (spermológos) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4691 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4690 (σπέρμα) and G3004 (λέγω).

Nearby entries

G4688 · σπεκουλάτωρ — a speculator, i.e. military scout (spy or…G4689 · σπένδω — to pour out as a libation, i.e…G4690 · σπέρμα — something sown, i.e. seed (including the…G4692 · σπεύδω — to "speed" ("study"), i.e. urge on…G4693 · σπήλαιον — a cavern; by implication, a hiding-place or resort G4694 · σπιλάς — a ledge or reef of rock in the sea

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