ἐκκεντέω

ekkenteōVerbG1574

to pierce

From: from G1537 (ἐκ) and the base of G2759 (κέντρον);

Short Definition

to transfix

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to prick out, put out .
2.to pierce (Polyb., LXX)
LXX Usage: chiefly for דָּקַר

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
1
Revelation
1

Key Passages

  • John 19:37
  • Revelation 1:7

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