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σπένδω

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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
σπένδω
Greek transliteration: 
spendō
Simplified transliteration: 
spendo
Principal Parts: 
-, -, -, -, -
Numbers
Strong's number: 
4689
GK Number: 
5064
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.