πλήσσω (plḗssō) — Smite

Greek word study: πλήσσω (plḗssō), Strong's G4141. to pound, i.e. (figuratively) to inflict with (calamity)

GreekStrong's G4141
Quick definition
Greek word
πλήσσω (plḗssō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to pound, i.e. (figuratively) to inflict with (calamity)

Word study
Derivation: apparently another form of G4111 (πλάσσω) (through the idea of flattening out);

KJV translation words: smite

Where this word appears

Strong's G4141 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 8:12.

How it is rendered in the text

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

was struck ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἐπλήγη ×1

Verses (all 1)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G4111 πλάσσω (plássō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1605 ἐκπλήσσω (ekplḗssō), G1969 ἐπιπλήσσω (epiplḗssō), G3990 πελεκίζω (pelekízō), G4127 πληγή (plēgḗ), G4131 πλήκτης (plḗktēs).

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 plḗssō (G4141) mean?

To pound, i.e. (figuratively) to inflict with (calamity).

How is G4141 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4141 as: smite.

How often does πλήσσω (plḗssō) appear?

Strong's G4141 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 8:12.