ΠΕΡΙΕΣΠΩΝΤΕ, περιεσπωντε
PERIESPŌNTE, periespōnte
Sounds Like: peh-ree-es-PON-teh
Translations: they were distracted, they were drawn away, they were busy, they were occupied
From the root: ΠΕΡΙΕΣΠΑΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This is a compound verb formed from περί (peri, 'around') and σπάω (spaō, 'to draw'). It means to draw around, to distract, or to be drawn away from something, often implying being overly concerned or busy with other matters. It describes a state of being pulled in different directions or having one's attention diverted.
Inflection: Third Person Plural, Imperfect Indicative, Middle/Passive Voice
Strong’s number: G4029 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Three — 7:38
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