λιθοβολέω (lithoboléō) — Stone

Greek word study: λιθοβολέω (lithoboléō), Strong's G3036. to throw stones, i.e. lapidate

GreekStrong's G3036
Quick definition
Greek word
λιθοβολέω (lithoboléō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to throw stones, i.e. lapidate

Word study
Derivation: from a compound of G3037 (λίθος) and G906 (βάλλω);

KJV translation words: stone, cast stones

Where this word appears

Strong's G3036 is tagged on 9 words in 9 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 21:35 and last appears in Hebrews 12:20.

How it is rendered in the text

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

stoning ×3it will be stoned ×1they stoned ×1they were stoning ×1they were stoning him ×1to be stoned ×1to stone ×1

Forms found in the text

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

λιθοβολοῦσα ×2ἐλιθοβόλουν ×2λιθοβολεῖσθαι ×1λιθοβοληθήσεται ×1λιθοβολήσαντες ×1λιθοβολῆσαι ×1ἐλιθοβόλησαν ×1

Books where it appears most

Acts ×3Matthew ×2Mark ×1Luke ×1John ×1Hebrews ×1

Verses (all 9)

  • Matthew 21:35 — ἐλιθοβόλησαν — they stoned
  • Matthew 23:37 — λιθοβολοῦσα — stoning
  • Mark 12:4 — λιθοβολήσαντες — stoning
  • Luke 13:34 — λιθοβολοῦσα — stoning
  • John 8:5 — λιθοβολεῖσθαι — to be stoned
  • Acts 7:58 — ἐλιθοβόλουν — they were stoning him
  • Acts 7:59 — ἐλιθοβόλουν — they were stoning
  • Acts 14:5 — λιθοβολῆσαι — to stone
  • Hebrews 12:20 — λιθοβοληθήσεται — it will be stoned

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3037 λίθος (líthos), G906 βάλλω (bállō).

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 lithoboléō (G3036) mean?

To throw stones, i.e. lapidate.

How is G3036 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3036 as: stone, cast stones.

How often does λιθοβολέω (lithoboléō) appear?

Strong's G3036 is tagged on 9 words in 9 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 21:35 and last appears in Hebrews 12:20.