Refiner Word Study sphazo (G4969)
G4969  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
σφάζω
sphazo
9 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"also spelled σφάττω, to slaughter, kill, slay; pr. used of animals killed in sacrifice, etc., Rev. 5:6, 9, 12; 13:8; of persons, etc., 1 Jn. 3:12; Rev. 6:4, 9; 18:24; to wound mortally, Rev. 13:3*"

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Definition and meaning

What does sphazo mean in Greek?

9
Occurrences in Scripture
G4969
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

also spelled σφάττω, to slaughter, kill, slay; pr. used of animals killed in sacrifice, etc., Rev. 5:6, 9, 12; 13:8; of persons, etc., 1 Jn. 3:12; Rev. 6:4, 9; 18:24; to wound mortally, Rev. 13:3*

In the original Greek the word is written: σφάζω

Scripture references

Top 9 Bible verses with sphazo

These are the most notable occurrences of sphazo (G4969) across the King James Bible.

1 John 3:12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

And in her was found the blood of prophets, and of saints, and of all that were slain upon the earth.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about sphazo

What does sphazo mean in Greek?

Strong's G4969 (sphazo) is a Greek word that means: also spelled σφάττω, to slaughter, kill, slay; pr. used of animals killed in sacrifice, etc., Rev. 5:6, 9, 12; 13:8; of persons, etc., 1 Jn. 3:12; Rev. 6:4, 9; 18:24; to wound mortally, Rev. 13:3* It appears 9 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does sphazo appear in the Bible?

The word sphazo (G4969) appears 9 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G4969?

Strong's G4969 is sphazo, a Greek word defined as: also spelled σφάττω, to slaughter, kill, slay; pr. used of animals killed in sacrifice, etc., Rev. 5:6, 9, 12; 13:8; of persons, etc., 1 Jn. 3:12; Rev. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is sphazo in the Old Testament or New Testament?

sphazo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.