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 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
2

Key Passages

  • Acts 22:5
  • Acts 26:11

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