Lexical Definition
σπαργανόω sparganóō (spar-gan-o'-o) to wrap G:V
from
wrap in swaddling clothes.
- from a derivative of the base of σπαράσσω meaning to strap or wrap with strips)
- to swathe (an infant after the Oriental custom)
Usage: 4 forms in 4 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἐσπαργανωμένον | swaddled | Luke.2.12 |
| ἐσπαργάνωσεν | wrapped in swaddling cloths | Luke.2.7 |
| εσπαργανώθησ | swaddled | LXX.Ezek.16.4 |
| εσπαργάνωσα | being swaddled | LXX.Job.38.9 |
Abbott-Smith
σπαργανόω, -ῶ (< σπάργανον, a swathing-band) [in LXX: Jb 38:9, Ez 16:4 (חתל pu.)* ;]
to swathe, wrap in swaddling-clothes: Lk 2:7, 12 (Hipp., Arist., Plut.).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Job | 38:9 |
| Ezekiel | 16:4 |
| Luke | 2:7 · 2:12 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
σπαργανόω-όω,
= σπάργω, wrap in σπάργανα (whether 1.1 or 1.2), σπαργανώσαντες πέπλοις [τὸν παῖδα] [Refs 5th c.BC+]; swathe, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; θρίοισι ταύτην (i.e. τὴν ἀμίαν) ἐσπαργάνωσα [Refs 4th c.BC+]; ἀχύροις σ. [τὴν χιόνα] [Refs 1st c.AD+]:—passive, [NT+5th c.BC+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Luke.2.12