πελεκίζω (pelekízō) — Behead
Greek word study: πελεκίζω (pelekízō), Strong's G3990. to chop off (the head), i.e. truncate
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to chop off (the head), i.e. truncate
KJV translation words: behead
Strong's G3990 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Revelation 20:4.
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Verses (all 1)
- Revelation 20:4 — πεπελεκισμένων — beheaded
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Named in this entry's derivation: G4141 πλήσσω (plḗssō).
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What does pelekízō (G3990) mean?
To chop off (the head), i.e. truncate.
How is G3990 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G3990 as: behead.
How often does πελεκίζω (pelekízō) appear?
Strong's G3990 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Revelation 20:4.
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