G4682 σπαράσσω

Strong's Greek Concordance · 5 KJV occurrences

σπαράσσω

sparássō

Definition

apparently strengthened from G4685 (σπάω) through the idea of spasmodic contraction); to mangle, i.e. convluse with epilepsy

KJV Renderings

rend, tear

Derivation / Etymology

prolongation from (to grasp;

KJV Verses (5)

Mark 1:26And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him.
Mark 1:26And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him.
Mark 9:20And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming.
Mark 9:26And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead.
Luke 9:39And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him.