4049. perispaó
Berean Strong's Lexicon
perispaó: To be distracted, to be pulled away, to be over-occupied

Original Word: περισπάω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: perispaó
Pronunciation: peh-ree-SPAH-oh
Phonetic Spelling: (per-ee-spah'-o)
Definition: To be distracted, to be pulled away, to be over-occupied
Meaning: I distract, trouble greatly.

Word Origin: From the Greek words "peri" (around) and "spaó" (to draw or pull)

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "perispaó," the concept of distraction or being pulled away can be related to Hebrew words like "פָּזַר" (pazar - to scatter) or "דָּאַג" (da'ag - to be anxious).

Usage: The verb "perispaó" is used to describe a state of being distracted or overly concerned with various tasks or worries, leading to a lack of focus on what is truly important. It conveys the idea of being pulled in different directions, often resulting in anxiety or stress.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, daily life was filled with various responsibilities and social obligations. The concept of being distracted by these duties was well understood, as people often had to balance household management, social interactions, and religious practices. The use of "perispaó" in the New Testament reflects the tension between worldly concerns and spiritual focus, a theme that resonates with the teachings of Jesus about prioritizing the Kingdom of God.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from peri and spaó
Definition
to draw away
NASB Translation
distracted (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 4049: περισπάω

περισπάω, περίσπω: imperfect passive 3 person singular περιεσπᾶτο; from Xenophon down; to draw around (περί, III. 1), to draw away, distract; passive metaphorically, to be driven about mentally, to be distracted: περί τί, i. e. to be over-occupied, too busy, about a thing, Luke 10:40 (A. V. cumbered); in the same sense with τῇ διάνοια added, Polybius 3, 105, 1; 4, 10, 3; Diodorus 1, 74; περισπαν τόν ἀργόν δῆμον περί τάς ἔξω στρατείας, Dionysius Halicarnassus, Antiquities 9, 43; passive, to be distracted with cares, to be troubled, distressed (cf. Winer's Grammar, 23), for עָנָה, Ecclesiastes 1:13; Ecclesiastes 3:10.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
distract

From peri and spao; to drag all around, i.e. (figuratively) to distract (with care) -- cumber.

see GREEK peri

see GREEK spao

Forms and Transliterations
περιέσπασεν περιεσπατο περιεσπάτο περιεσπᾶτο περισπά περισπάσθαι περισπόρια periespato periespâto
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Englishman's Concordance
Luke 10:40 V-IIM/P-3S
GRK: δὲ Μάρθα περιεσπᾶτο περὶ πολλὴν
NAS: But Martha was distracted with all
KJV: But Martha was cumbered about much
INT: but Martha was distracted about much

Strong's Greek 4049
1 Occurrence


περιεσπᾶτο — 1 Occ.

















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