Forms of the word
Greek transliteration
spendō
Simplified transliteration
spendo
Principal Parts
-, -, -, -, -
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament
2
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag
v-1b(3)
Gloss
(pass.) to be poured out like a drink offering
Definition
to pour out a libation, or drink-offering; in NT mid. to make a libation of one's self by expending energy and life in the service of the Gospel, Phil. 2:17; pass. to be in the act of being sacrificed in the cause of the Gospel, 2 Tim. 4:6*
Greek-English Concordance for σπένδω
| Philippians 2:17 |
But even if I am to be poured (spendomai | σπένδομαι | pres pass ind 1 sg) out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. |
| 2 Timothy 4:6 |
For I am (spendomai | σπένδομαι | pres pass ind 1 sg) already being poured out (spendomai | σπένδομαι | pres pass ind 1 sg) like a drink offering, and the time of my departure has arrived. |