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Lexicon :: Strong's G4968 - sphagion

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σφάγιον
Transliteration
sphagion (Key)
Pronunciation
sfag'-ee-on
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Part of Speech
neuter noun
Root Word (Etymology)
From a derivative of σφαγή (G4967)
mGNT
1x in 1 unique form(s)
TR
1x in 1 unique form(s)
LXX
5x in 1 unique form(s)
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Strong’s Definitions

σφάγιον sphágion, sfag'-ee-on; neuter of a derivative of G4967; a victim (in sacrifice):—slain beast.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x

The KJV translates Strong's G4968 in the following manner: slain beast (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x
The KJV translates Strong's G4968 in the following manner: slain beast (1x).
  1. that which is destined for slaughter, a victim

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
σφάγιον sphágion, sfag'-ee-on; neuter of a derivative of G4967; a victim (in sacrifice):—slain beast.
STRONGS G4968:
σφάγιον, σφαγιου, τό (σφαγή), from Aeschylus and Herodotus down, that which is destined for slaughter, a victim (A. V. slain beast): Acts 7:42 (cf. Winer's Grammar, 512 (477)) (Amos 5:25; Ezekiel 21:10).
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Ezekiel
21:10
Amos
5:25
Acts
7:42

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4968 matches the Greek σφάγιον (sphagion),
which occurs 5 times in 5 verses in the LXX Greek.

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 22:23 - You may present a bull or a lamb that has a part too long or too short for a freewill offering, but for a vow offering it cannot be accepted.
Unchecked Copy BoxEze 21:10 - sharpened for slaughter,
polished to flash like lightning! (Or shall we rejoice? You have despised the rod, my son, with everything of wood.)[fn]
Unchecked Copy BoxEze 21:15 - that their hearts may melt, and many stumble.[fn] At all their gates I have given the glittering sword. Ah, it is made like lightning; it is taken up[fn] for slaughter.
Unchecked Copy BoxEze 21:28 - “And you, son of man, prophesy, and say, Thus says the Lord GOD concerning the Ammonites and concerning their reproach; say, A sword, a sword is drawn for the slaughter. It is polished to consume and to flash like lightning—
Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 5:25 - “Did you bring to me sacrifices and offerings during the forty years in the wilderness, O house of Israel?
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