Strong's Lexicon patassó: To strike, smite, hit Original Word: πατάσσω Word Origin: A primary verb Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H5221 (נָכָה, nakah): To strike, smite, hit, beat, slay, kill - H5227 (נֶגַע, nega): A blow, stroke, plague Usage: The Greek verb "patassó" primarily means to strike or smite. It is used in the New Testament to describe physical striking or hitting, often with the implication of causing harm or death. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe a decisive action or judgment. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, striking or smiting was a common form of punishment or retribution. It was often associated with authority and power, as those in positions of power had the ability to execute judgment or punishment. In the context of the New Testament, "patassó" reflects both literal and figurative actions, often associated with divine judgment or intervention. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition to beat (of the heart), to strike NASB Translation strike (2), strike down (3), striking down (1), struck (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3960: πατάσσωπατάσσω: future πατάξω; 1 aorist ἐπάταξα; the Sept. times without number for הִכָּה (Hiphil of נָכָה, unused in Kal), also for נָגַף, etc.; (in Homer intransitive, to beat, of the heart; from Aristophanes, Sophocles, Plato, others on used it transitively); 1. to strike gently: τί (as a part or a member of the body), Acts 12:7. 2. to strike, smite: absolutely, ἐν μάχαιρα, with the sword, Luke 22:49; τινα, Matthew 26:51; Luke 22:50. by a use solely biblical, to afflict; to visit with evils, etc.: as with a deadly disease, τινα, Acts 12:23; τινα ἐν with the dative of the thing, Revelation 11:6 G L T Tr WH; 3. by a use solely biblical, to smite down, cut down, to kill, slay: τινα, Matthew 26:31 and Mark 14:27 (after Zechariah 13:7); Acts 7:24. Probably prolongation from paio; to knock (gently or with a weapon or fatally) -- smite, strike. Compare tupto. see GREEK paio see GREEK tupto Englishman's Concordance Matthew 26:31 V-FIA-1SGRK: γέγραπται γάρ Πατάξω τὸν ποιμένα NAS: for it is written, I WILL STRIKE DOWN THE SHEPHERD, KJV: it is written, I will smite the shepherd, INT: it has been written indeed I will strike the shepherd Matthew 26:51 V-APA-NMS Mark 14:27 V-FIA-1S Luke 22:49 V-FIA-1P Luke 22:50 V-AIA-3S Acts 7:24 V-APA-NMS Acts 12:7 V-APA-NMS Acts 12:23 V-AIA-3S Revelation 11:6 V-ANA Revelation 19:15 V-ASA-3S Strong's Greek 3960 |
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