G4650: σκορπίζω
skorpízō · “to scatter”
Definition
to dissipate, i.e. (figuratively) put to flight, waste, be liberal
KJV translates it as: disperse abroad, scatter (abroad)
Word origin: apparently from the same as G4651 (σκορπίος) (through the idea of penetrating);
Extended definition
[in LXX for פּוּץ hi., etc. ;]
in vernac. and in Ion, and late writers for σκεδάννυμι (see MM, xxiii; Rutherford, NPhr., 295), to scatter: ὁ λύκος, Jhn.10:12; ὁ μὴ συνάγων μετ᾽ ἐμοῦ σκορπίζει, Mat.12:30, Luk.11:23; pass., before εἰς, with accusative loc., Jhn.16:32; of one who dispenses blessings, 2Co.9:9 (LXX) (of. δια-σκορπίζομαι).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4650 is translated
- scatters. ×2
- scatters —. ×1
- you may be scattered ×1
- he has scattered abroad, ×1
Bible verses with G4650 (skorpízō)
Skorpízō appears in 5 verses.
- Matthew 12:30
He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.
- Luke 11:23
He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.
- John 10:12
But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.
- John 16:32
Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
- 2 Corinthians 9:9
(As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.