◄ 4699. spoggos ►
Strong's Lexicon spoggos: Sponge Original Word: σπόγγος Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: spoggos Pronunciation: spong'-gos Phonetic Spelling: (spong'-gos) Definition: a sponge. Meaning: A sponge; a porous, absorbent material used for cleaning or applying liquid. Word Origin: The word σπόγγος is of uncertain origin, but it is related to the Latin "spongia" and the English "sponge." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for σπόγγος in the Old Testament. However, the concept of a sponge or similar absorbent material might be loosely related to Hebrew terms for cleaning or purification, though these do not directly correspond to the Greek term used in the New Testament crucifixion accounts. Usage: The term σπόγγος is used in the New Testament to describe a sponge, particularly in the context of the crucifixion of Jesus, where a sponge was used to offer Him sour wine. Context: The Greek word σπόγγος appears in the New Testament in the context of the crucifixion narrative. In Matthew 27:48, Mark 15:36, and John 19:29, a sponge is mentioned as being filled with sour wine (vinegar) and offered to Jesus as He was on the cross. This act was a fulfillment of the prophetic Psalm 69:21, which states, "They gave me poison for food, and for my thirst they gave me sour wine to drink." The use of a sponge in this context highlights the Roman practice of offering a form of crude refreshment to those being crucified, possibly to prolong their suffering. The sponge, being a common household item in the ancient world, was used for various purposes, including cleaning and applying liquids. In the crucifixion account, the sponge was attached to a hyssop branch or a reed, allowing it to reach Jesus' mouth. The offering of sour wine to Jesus is significant in the passion narrative, symbolizing the mockery and suffering He endured. Despite the physical torment, Jesus' acceptance of the sour wine can be seen as a fulfillment of Scripture and a demonstration of His submission to the Father's will. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. word Definition a sponge NASB Translation sponge (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4699: σπόγγος σπόγγος, σπογγου, ὁ (perhaps akin is fungus; Curtius, § 575), from Homer down, sponge: Matthew 27:48; Mark 15:36; John 19:29. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a sponge Perhaps of foreign origin; a "sponge" -- spunge. Forms and Transliterations σπογγον σπόγγον σποδιάν σποδιάς σποδοειδείς σποδοειδή spongon spóngon Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 27:48 N-AMS GRK: καὶ λαβὼν σπόγγον πλήσας τε NAS: and taking a sponge, he filled KJV: and took a spunge, and filled INT: and having taken a sponge having filled [it] and Mark 15:36 N-AMS GRK: καὶ γεμίσας σπόγγον ὄξους περιθεὶς NAS: and filled a sponge with sour wine, KJV: and filled a spunge full of vinegar, INT: and having filled a sponge with vinegar having put [it] on John 19:29 N-AMS GRK: ὄξους μεστόν σπόγγον οὖν μεστὸν NAS: they put a sponge full KJV: they filled a spunge with vinegar, INT: of vinegar full a sponge therefore having filled Strong's Greek 4699 3 Occurrences σπόγγον — 3 Occ.