The Koine Bible
Greek Lexicon
Rahlfs Septuagint lexicon
σφιγγω
| Lemma | σφιγγω |
|---|---|
| Common glosses | bind tight;; bind fast |
| Transliteration | esphinxan, sphingetai |
| Pronunciation | esfiynggsan, sfiynggete |
| Total occurrences | 2 |
| First reference | 2Kgs.12.11 |
Forms and grammatical context
Each form is parsed from its actual Septuagint occurrence; a form may have more than one analysis depending on context.
| Greek form | Grammar and occurrences |
|---|---|
| ἔσφιγξαν | verb, aorist, active, indicative, third person, plural (V.AAI3P) — 2Kgs.12.11 |
| σφίγγεται | verb, present, middle, indicative, third person, singular (V.PMI3S) — Prov.5.22 |
References
Additional Greek lexicons
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