ὑπωπιάζω
hupōpiazōVerbG5299
to wear out
From: from a compound of G5259 (ὑπό) and a derivative of G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι);
Short Definition
to hit under the eye (buffet or disable an antagonist as a pugilist), i.e. (figuratively) to tease or annoy (into compliance), subdue (one's passions)
Full Lexicon Entry
the part of the face below the eyes; (b) a blow on the face), to strike under the eye, give a black eye: metaphorically, (a) of persistent annoyance (RV, wear out); (b) of severe self-discipline (R, txt. buffet, mg. bruise), (see Field, Notes, 71, 174).† ὑπο-πιάζω, later form of ὑποπιέζω, to press slightly; metaphorically, to repress: T.7 for ὑπωπιάζω, which see
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
2 timesAppears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
1 Corinthians
1
Luke
1
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 9:27
- Luke 18:5
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