παίω (paíō) — Smite
Greek word study: παίω (paíō), Strong's G3817. to hit (as if by a single blow and less violently than G5180 (τύπτω)); specially, to sting (as a scorpion)
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to hit (as if by a single blow and less violently than G5180 (τύπτω)); specially, to sting (as a scorpion)
KJV translation words: smite, strike
Strong's G3817 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 26:68 and last appears in Revelation 9:5.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 5)
- Matthew 26:68 — παίσας — having struck
- Mark 14:47 — ἔπαισεν — struck
- Luke 22:64 — παίσας — having struck
- John 18:10 — ἔπαισεν — he struck
- Revelation 9:5 — παίσῃ — it may strike
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: G3816 παῖς (paîs), G3960 πατάσσω (patássō), G3961 πατέω (patéō).
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What does paíō (G3817) mean?
To hit (as if by a single blow and less violently than g5180 (τύπτω)); specially, to sting (as a scorpion).
How is G3817 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G3817 as: smite, strike.
How often does παίω (paíō) appear?
Strong's G3817 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 26:68 and last appears in Revelation 9:5.
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