G4689: σπένδω
spéndō · “to pour a libation”
Definition
to pour out as a libation, i.e. (figuratively) to devote (one's life or blood, as a sacrifice) ("spend")
KJV translates it as: (be ready to) be offered
Word origin: apparently a primary verb;
Extended definition
σπένδω
[in LXX chiefly for נָסַךְ hi. ;]
to pour out as a drink-offering, make a libation; pass., figuratively, σπένδομαι, I am poured out or offered as a libation (in the shedding of my life-blood): Php.2:17 (see Lft., in l), 2Ti.4:6 (for exx. from π., see Milligan, Selections, 114 f.; MM, xxiii).†
(AS)
[in LXX chiefly for נָסַךְ hi. ;]
to pour out as a drink-offering, make a libation; pass., figuratively, σπένδομαι, I am poured out or offered as a libation (in the shedding of my life-blood): Php.2:17 (see Lft., in l), 2Ti.4:6 (for exx. from π., see Milligan, Selections, 114 f.; MM, xxiii).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4689 is translated
- i am being poured out ×1
- am being poured out, ×1
Bible verses with G4689 (spéndō)
Spéndō appears in 2 verses.
- Philippians 2:17
Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.
- 2 Timothy 4:6
For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.