πελεκίζω
pelekizōVerbG3990
to behead
From: from a derivative of G4141 (πλήσσω) (meaning an axe);
Short Definition
to chop off (the head), i.e. truncate
Full Lexicon Entry
to out off with an axe, esp. to behead: with accusative, (Polyb.).
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
1 timeAppears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:
Revelation
1
Key Passages
- Revelation 20:4
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