τιμωρέω
timōreōVerbG5097
to punish
From: from a comparative of G5092 (τιμή) and ouros (a guard);
Short Definition
properly, to protect one's honor, i.e. to avenge (inflict a penalty)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to help.
2.to avenge; mid., to avenge oneself on, punish (Hdt., Eur., al)
LXX Usage: (שָׁכֹל pi)
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
2 timesAppears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
2
Key Passages
- Acts 22:5
- Acts 26:11
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