Greek word study
σπαργανόω G4683
- Transliteration
- sparganóō
- KJV glosses
- wrap in swaddling clothes
Lexical summary
from a derivative of the base of G4682 (σπαράσσω) meaning to strap or wrap with strips)
to swathe (an infant after the Oriental custom)
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
from a derivative of the base of G4682 (σπαράσσω) meaning to strap or wrap with strips)
to swathe (an infant after the Oriental custom)
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information