ΕΠΙΣΦΑΖΩ, επισφαζω
EPISPHAZŌ, episphazō
Sounds Like: ep-ee-SFAH-zoh
Translations: to slaughter upon, to slay upon, to sacrifice upon
From the root: ΕΠΙΣΦΑΖΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This is a compound verb formed from 'ἐπί' (epi, meaning 'upon' or 'over') and 'σφάζω' (sphazo, meaning 'to slay' or 'to slaughter'). It means to slaughter or slay someone or something upon or over something else, often in the context of a sacrifice or a violent act committed over a specific location or person. It implies an action carried out with a particular target or surface in mind.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular
Strong’s number: G1957 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ἘΠΕΣΦΑΓΗ — was sacrificed, was slain, was slaughtered
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