τυμπανίζω

tumpanizōVerbG5178

to torture

From: from a derivative of G5180 (τύπτω) (meaning a drum, "tympanum");

Short Definition

to stretch on an instrument of torture resembling a drum, and thus beat to death

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to beat a drum.
2.to torture by beating, beat to death
LXX Usage: (14) (17 pi?) *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
1

Key Passages

  • Hebrews 11:35

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