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σφάζω G4969
G4969 is the Greek word σφάζω, transliterated spházō. The King James Version most often renders it slain.
What it means
to butcher (especially an animal for food or in sacrifice) or (generally) to slaughter, or (specially), to maim (violently).
Where it comes from
a primary verb.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 10 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: kill, slay, wound.
Verses using σφάζω
All 9 verses, quoted in full.
1 John 3:12 · KJV
Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother’s righteous.
Revelation 5:6 · KJV
And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.
Revelation 5:9 · KJV
And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
Revelation 5:12 · KJV
Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
Revelation 6:4 · KJV
And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword.
Revelation 6:9 · KJV
And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:
Revelation 13:3 · KJV
And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast.
Revelation 13:8 · KJV
And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
Revelation 18:24 · KJV
And in her was found the blood of prophets, and of saints, and of all that were slain upon the earth.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4969 mean?
G4969 is the Greek word σφάζω (spházō), meaning to butcher (especially an animal for food or in sacrifice) or (generally) to slaughter, or (specially), to maim (violently).
How is G4969 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it slain (5 times), slew (2 times), wast slain (1 time), should kill (1 time), wounded (1 time).
How many times does G4969 appear in the Bible?
σφάζω (spházō) is tagged in 9 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4969 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primary verb.
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