Spéndō — G4689

Definition

verb

to pour out as a libation, i.e. (figuratively) to devote (one's life or blood, as a sacrifice) ("spend")

1. in the N. T. σπένδεσθαι, to be offered as a libation, is figuratively used of one whose blood is poured out in a violent death for the cause of God

Usually translated as

be offered

Origin

apparently a primary verb

Occurrences

Spéndō occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Philippians (1), 2 Timothy (1)

• Philippians 2:17 — Yea, and if I be offered (σπένδομαι) upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.
• 2 Timothy 4:6 — For I am now ready to be offered (σπένδομαι), and the time of my departure is at hand.