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G4049 — περισπάω

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perispaō · to distract · Greek

περι-σπάω, -ῶ [in LXX chiefly for עָנָה ;] to draw around, draw off or away. Metaphorical, to distract: pass., Luk.10:40.† (AS)

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Luke 10:40 · περιεσπᾶτοand Martha was distracted about much serving, and having stood by him, she said, ‘Sir, dost thou not care that my sister left me alone to serve? say then to her, that she may partake along with me.’