μάστιξ
mastixNoun (Feminine)G3148
whip
From: probably from the base of G3145 (μασσάομαι) (through the idea of contact);
Short Definition
a whip (literally, the Roman flagellum for criminals; figuratively, a disease)
Full Lexicon Entry
a whip, scourge: metaphorically, of disease or suffering as a divine chastisement
LXX Usage: for שׁוֹט, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)
Morphology G:N-F
DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
6 timesAppears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Mark
3
Acts
1
Hebrews
1
Luke
1
Key Passages
- Acts 22:24
- Hebrews 11:36
- Luke 7:21
- Mark 3:10
- Mark 5:29
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logos (G3056)
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