κολάζω (kolázō) — Punish

Greek word study: κολάζω (kolázō), Strong's G2849. properly, to curtail, i.e. (figuratively) to chastise (or reserve for infliction)

GreekStrong's G2849
Quick definition
Greek word
κολάζω (kolázō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

properly, to curtail, i.e. (figuratively) to chastise (or reserve for infliction)

Word study
Derivation: from (dwarf);

KJV translation words: punish

Where this word appears

Strong's G2849 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 4:21 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:9.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

being punished ×1they may punish ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

κολαζομένους ×1κολάσωνται ×1

Books where it appears most

Acts ×12 Peter ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • Acts 4:21 — κολάσωνται — they may punish
  • 2 Peter 2:9 — κολαζομένους — being punished

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G2851 κόλασις (kólasis), G2852 κολαφίζω (kolaphízō), G2856 κολοβόω (kolobóō), G2966 κῶλον (kōlon), G2967 κωλύω (kōlýō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does kolázō (G2849) mean?

Properly, to curtail, i.e. (figuratively) to chastise (or reserve for infliction).

How is G2849 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2849 as: punish.

How often does κολάζω (kolázō) appear?

Strong's G2849 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 4:21 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:9.