Refiner Word Study spendo (G4689)
G4689  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
σπένδω
spendo
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"to pour out a libation or drink-offering; in NT mid. to make a libation of one’s self by expending energy and life in the service of the Gospel, Phil. 2:17; pass. to be in the act of being sacrificed in the cause of the Gospel, 2 Tim. 4:6*"

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Definition and meaning

What does spendo mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G4689
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

to pour out a libation or drink-offering; in NT mid. to make a libation of one’s self by expending energy and life in the service of the Gospel, Phil. 2:17; pass. to be in the act of being sacrificed in the cause of the Gospel, 2 Tim. 4:6*

In the original Greek the word is written: σπένδω

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with spendo

These are the most notable occurrences of spendo (G4689) across the King James Bible.

Philippians 2:17

Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.

2 Timothy 4:6

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about spendo

What does spendo mean in Greek?

Strong's G4689 (spendo) is a Greek word that means: to pour out a libation or drink-offering; in NT mid. to make a libation of one’s self by expending energy and life in the service of the Gospel, Phil. 2:17; pass. to be in the act of being sacrificed ... It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does spendo appear in the Bible?

The word spendo (G4689) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G4689?

Strong's G4689 is spendo, a Greek word defined as: to pour out a libation or drink-offering; in NT mid. to make a libation of one’s self by expending energy and life in the service of the Gospel, Phil.. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is spendo in the Old Testament or New Testament?

spendo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.