Strong's Concordance/Greek/G5339

Strong's G5339 · Greek

φείδομαι

pheídomai

Number
G5339
Language
Greek
Original word
φείδομαι
Transliteration
pheídomai
KJV occurrences
9 verses

Definition

to be chary of, i.e. (subjectively) to abstain or (objectively) to treat leniently

KJV: forbear, spare

Root / derivation: of uncertain affinity;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered φείδομαι across 9 verses.

spare4×
spared4×
forbear1×
he1×
sparing1×
will1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Acts1 verse
Romans2 verses
1 Corinthians1 verse
2 Corinthians3 verses
2 Peter2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G5339 (pheídomai) mean?

to be chary of, i.e. (subjectively) to abstain or (objectively) to treat leniently

How many times does G5339 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G5339 (φείδομαι) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “spare.”

How is pheídomai translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G5339 is rendered as “spare” (4×), “spared” (4×), “forbear” (1×), “he” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word φείδομαι come from?

of uncertain affinity;