Strong's Lexicon sphagion: Sacrifice, offering Original Word: σφάγιον Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb σφάζω (sphazō), meaning "to slay" or "to slaughter." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of sacrifice is זֶבַח (zevach), Strong's Hebrew 2077, which also means "sacrifice" or "offering." Usage: The term "sphagion" refers to something that is offered as a sacrifice, typically in a religious or ritualistic context. It is used to denote an offering that is made to a deity, often involving the slaughter of an animal as part of the sacrificial rite. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Jewish cultures, sacrifices were a central part of religious worship. Offerings were made to seek favor, atone for sins, or express gratitude to the divine. The practice of sacrifice was deeply embedded in the religious life of the Israelites, as outlined in the Old Testament, where specific instructions were given for various types of offerings. In the Greco-Roman world, sacrifices were also common in pagan rituals, serving as a means to appease the gods and ensure prosperity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sphagé Definition a victim (for slaughter) NASB Translation victims (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4968: σφάγιονσφάγιον, σφαγιου, τό (σφαγή), from Aeschylus and Herodotus down, that which is destined for slaughter, a victim (A. V. slain beast): Acts 7:42 (cf. Winer's Grammar, 512 (477)) (Amos 5:25; Ezekiel 21:10). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance slain beast. Neuter of a derivative of sphage; a victim (in sacrifice) -- slain beast. see GREEK sphage Forms and Transliterations έσφαλε έσφαλεν σφαγια σφάγια σφαιρωτήρ σφαιρωτήρες σφακελίζοντας σφακελίζοντες σφάλαι σφαλεραί σφαλή σφάλμα σφαλούσιν σφυρωτήρος sphagia sphágiaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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