Strong's G4969 · Greek
σφάζω
sphazo · /sfad'-zo/
Definition
a primary verb; to butcher (especially an animal for food or in sacrifice) or (generally) to slaughter, or (specially), to maim (violently):--kill, slay, wound.
KJV: kill, slay, wound
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered σφάζω across 9 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Revelation8 verses
And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.
Revelation 5:9And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
Revelation 5:12Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
Revelation 6:4And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword.
Revelation 6:9And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:
Revelation 13:3And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast. wounded: Gr. slain
Revelation 13:8And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
Revelation 18:24And in her was found the blood of prophets, and of saints, and of all that were slain upon the earth.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4969 (sphazo) mean?
a primary verb; to butcher (especially an animal for food or in sacrifice) or (generally) to slaughter, or (specially), to maim (violently):--kill, slay, wound.
How many times does G4969 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4969 (σφάζω) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “slain.”
How is sphazo translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4969 is rendered as “slain” (6×), “slew” (2×), “kill” (1×), “wounded” (1×).