Strong's G5339 (Greek)[edit | edit source]

Greek: φείδομαι (pheídomai)

Pronunciation: fi'-dom-ahee

Derivation: of uncertain affinity;

Definition: of uncertain affinity; to be chary of, i.e. (subjectively) to abstain or (objectively) to treat leniently:--forbear, spare.

KJV Renderings: :--forbear, spare.

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