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 times

Appears 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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