Strong's Greek · G4682
σπαράσσω
sparássō
Definitionapparently strengthened from G4685 (σπάω) through the idea of spasmodic contraction); to mangle, i.e. convluse with epilepsy
Derivationprolongation from (to grasp;
KJV usagerend, tear
Occurrences4 in the KJV · 4 verses
σπαράσσω in Scripture
Mark 1:26
And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him.
Mark 9:20
And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming.
Mark 9:26
And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead.
Luke 9:39
And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him.