Strong's Concordance/Greek/G5339

Strong's G5339 · Greek

φείδομαι

pheidomai · /fi'-dom-ahee/

Number
G5339
Language
Greek
Original word
φείδομαι
Transliteration
pheidomai
Pronunciation
fi'-dom-ahee
KJV occurrences
9 verses

Definition

of uncertain affinity; to be chary of, i.e. (subjectively) to abstain or (objectively) to treat leniently:--forbear, spare.

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 (pheidomai) mean?

of uncertain affinity; to be chary of, i.e. (subjectively) to abstain or (objectively) to treat leniently:--forbear, spare.

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 pheidomai 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