Strong's Lexicon skaptó: To dig Original Word: σκάπτω Word Origin: Derived from a primary verb Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of digging is חָפַר (chaphar), Strong's Hebrew 2658, which also means to dig or search. Usage: The Greek verb "skaptó" primarily means "to dig" and is used in the context of excavating or making a hole in the ground. In the New Testament, it is often used metaphorically to describe actions that require effort and diligence, such as preparing the ground for planting or uncovering something hidden. Cultural and Historical Background: In the agrarian society of ancient Israel and the broader Greco-Roman world, digging was a common and necessary task. It was essential for agriculture, construction, and even for burial practices. The act of digging was labor-intensive and required physical strength and perseverance, reflecting the hard work and dedication needed in various aspects of life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom a prim. root skaph Definition to dig NASB Translation dig (2), dug (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4626: σκάπτωσκάπτω; 1 aorist ἐσκαψα; (allied with it are English 'ship', 'skiff', etc.; Curtius, § 109; Fick 4:267; 7:336); to dig: Luke 6:48 (on which see βαθύνω); Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dig. Apparently a primary verb; to dig -- dig. Forms and Transliterations έσκαψε εσκαψεν ἔσκαψεν σκαπτειν σκάπτειν σκαφή σκαψω σκάψω eskapsen éskapsen skapso skapsō skápso skápsō skaptein skápteinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 6:48 V-AIA-3SGRK: οἰκίαν ὃς ἔσκαψεν καὶ ἐβάθυνεν NAS: a house, who dug deep and laid KJV: an house, and digged deep, and INT: a house who dug and deepened Luke 13:8 V-ASA-1S Luke 16:3 V-PNA Strong's Greek 4626 |
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