Strong’s G4097 · Greek

πιπράσκω
pipráskō

Definition

from the base of G4008 (πέραν)); to traffic (by travelling), i.e. dispose of as merchandise or into slavery (literally or figuratively)

Etymology

contracted from (to traverse;

Where the KJV renders it

  • sell

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