G4049: περισπάω
perispáō · “to distract”
Definition
to drag all around, i.e. (figuratively) to distract (with care)
KJV translates it as: cumber
Extended definition
περι-σπάω, -ῶ
[in LXX chiefly for עָנָה ;]
to draw around, draw off or away. Metaphorical, to distract: pass., Luk.10:40.†
(AS)
[in LXX chiefly for עָנָה ;]
to draw around, draw off or away. Metaphorical, to distract: pass., Luk.10:40.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4049 is translated
- was distracted ×1
Bible verses with G4049 (perispáō)
Perispáō appears in 1 verse.
- Luke 10:40
But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.