Lexical Definition
σπαράσσω sparássō (spar-as'-so) to convulse G:V
prolongation from
rend, tear.
- apparently strengthened from σπάω through the idea of spasmodic contraction)
- to mangle, i.e. convluse with epilepsy
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| σπαράσσεται | is being thrown into a spasm | LXX.Jer.4.19 |
| σπαράσσει | it throws into convulsions | Luke.9.39 |
| σπαράξασ | throwing into convulsions | Mark.9.26 |
| σπαράξαν | having thrown into convulsions | Mark.1.26 |
| εσπαράχθησαν | thrown into a spasm | LXX.2Sam.22.8 |
Abbott-Smith
σπαράσσω [in LXX: II Ki 22:8 B (גּעשׁ hith.), Je 4:19 (המה) Da LXX 8:7 (שׁלךְ hi.), III Mac 4:6 * ;]
1. to tear, rend, mangle.
2. to convulse: Mk 1:26 (v. Swete, in l.) Mk 9:26, Lk 9:39 (cf. συν-σπαράσσω).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Samuel | 22:8 |
| Jeremiah | 4:19 |
| Daniel | 8:7 |
| Mark | 1:26 · 9:26 |
| Luke | 9:39 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
σπαράσσω,
Attic dialect σπαράττω [Refs 5th c.BC+], future -ξω[Refs 4th c.BC+]: aorist ἐσπάραξα [Refs 5th c.BC+], future -ξομαι[Refs 5th c.BC+] —passive,perfect ἐσπάρακται (δι-) [Refs 4th c.BC+]:—tear, rend, especially of dogs, carnivorous animals, and the like, σάρκας ἐσπάρασσ᾽ ἀπ᾽ ὀστέων [Refs 5th c.BC+] —middle, σπαράσσεσθαι κόμαν tear one's hair, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__2 rend asunder, φάραγγα βροντῇ.. πατὴρ σπαράξει A. [prev. cited]
__3 metaphorically, pull to pieces, attack, ἄνδρα σπαράττων καὶ ταράττων καὶ κυκῶν [Refs 5th c.BC+] H.:—passive, λώβαισι.. ἐσπαραγμένους [Refs 3rd c.BC+]
__4 in Medicine texts, σ. τὸ στόμα τῆς κοιλίας provoke sickness, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]; compare σπαρακτέον:—passive, σ. ἀνημέτως retch without being able to vomit, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__4.b convulse, of an evil spirit, [NT]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Mark.1.26