σχολάζω G4980

G4980 is the Greek word σχολάζω, transliterated scholázō. The King James Version most often renders it empty.

Word: σχολάζωTransliteration: scholázōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to take a holiday, i.e. be at leisure for (by implication, devote oneself wholly to); figuratively, to be vacant (of a house).

Where it comes from

from G4981 (σχολή).

How the King James Version translates it

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

empty 1×give yourselves 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: empty, give self.

Verses using σχολάζω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 12:44 · KJV

Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.

1 Corinthians 7:5 · KJV

Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4980 mean?

G4980 is the Greek word σχολάζω (scholázō), meaning to take a holiday, i.e. be at leisure for (by implication, devote oneself wholly to); figuratively, to be vacant (of a house).

How is G4980 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it empty (1 time), give yourselves (1 time).

How many times does G4980 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G4980 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4981 (σχολή).

Nearby entries

G4977 · σχίζω — to split or sever (literally or figuratively)G4978 · σχίσμα — a split or gap ("schism"), literally or figuratively G4979 · σχοινίον — of uncertain derivation); a rushlet, i.e…G4981 · σχολή — properly, loitering (as a withholding of…G4982 · σώζω — to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally…G4983 · σῶμα — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very…

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