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σφάγιον G4968

G4968 is the Greek word σφάγιον, transliterated sphágion. The King James Version most often renders it slain beasts.

Word: σφάγιονTransliteration: sphágionLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

a victim (in sacrifice).

Where it comes from

neuter of a derivative of G4967 (σφαγή).

How the King James Version translates it

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

slain beasts 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: slain beast.

Verses using σφάγιον

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Acts 7:42 · KJV

Then God turned, and gave them up to worship the host of heaven; as it is written in the book of the prophets, O ye house of Israel, have ye offered to me slain beasts and sacrifices by the space of forty years in the wilderness?

Common questions

What does Strong's G4968 mean?

G4968 is the Greek word σφάγιον (sphágion), meaning a victim (in sacrifice).

How is G4968 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it slain beasts (1 time).

How many times does G4968 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G4968 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter of a derivative of G4967 (σφαγή).

Nearby entries

G4965 · Συχάρ — Sychar (i.e. Shekar), a place in Palestine G4966 · Συχέμ — Sychem (i.e. Shekem), the name of a…G4967 · σφαγή — butchery (of animals for food or sacrifice…G4969 · σφάζω — to butcher (especially an animal for food…G4970 · σφόδρα — of uncertain derivation) as adverb…G4971 · σφοδρῶς — very much

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