πατάσσω

patassōVerbG3960

to strike

From: probably prolongation from G3817 (παίω);

Short Definition

to knock (gently or with a weapon or fatally)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.in Hom., intrans., to beat (of the heart).
2.Trans. = πλήσσω, to strike, smite
LXX Usage: chiefly and very frequently for נָכָה hi., also for נָגַף, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

10 times

Appears 10 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
3
Luke
2
Matthew
2
Revelation
2
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 12:7
  • Acts 7:24
  • Luke 22:50
  • Matthew 26:51
  • Revelation 11:6

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