μάστιξ (mástix) — Plague

Greek word study: μάστιξ (mástix), Strong's G3148. a whip (literally, the Roman flagellum for criminals; figuratively, a disease)

GreekStrong's G3148
Quick definition
Greek word
μάστιξ (mástix)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

a whip (literally, the Roman flagellum for criminals; figuratively, a disease)

Word study
Derivation: probably from the base of G3145 (μασσάομαι) (through the idea of contact);

KJV translation words: plague, scourging

Where this word appears

Strong's G3148 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 3:10 and last appears in Hebrews 11:36.

How it is rendered in the text

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

affliction ×2afflictions ×1by flogging ×1diseases ×1of scourgings ×1

Forms found in the text

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

μαστίγων ×2μάστιγας ×1μάστιγος ×1μάστιγός ×1μάστιξιν ×1

Books where it appears most

Mark ×3Luke ×1Acts ×1Hebrews ×1

Verses (all 6)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3145 μασσάομαι (massáomai).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G3146 μαστιγόω (mastigóō).

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 mástix (G3148) mean?

A whip (literally, the roman flagellum for criminals; figuratively, a disease).

How is G3148 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3148 as: plague, scourging.

How often does μάστιξ (mástix) appear?

Strong's G3148 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 3:10 and last appears in Hebrews 11:36.