spare
Found 40 times in the King James Bible
H2347
Hebrew
G5339
Greek
English Definition
properly, to cover, i.e. (figuratively) to compassionate
Ω Greek (New Testament)
Original Script
φείδομαι
Transliteration
châsak
Strong's Reference
G5339
Greek Meaning
to restrain or (reflex.) refrain; by implication, to refuse, spare, preserve; to observe
"Spare" translates different words in the original languages. In the Old Testament (Hebrew) it corresponds to H2347, while in the New Testament (Greek) it corresponds to G5339. Context determines which original word is being used.