τιμωρέω (timōréō) — Punish

Greek word study: τιμωρέω (timōréō), Strong's G5097. properly, to protect one's honor, i.e. to avenge (inflict a penalty)

GreekStrong's G5097
Quick definition
Greek word
τιμωρέω (timōréō)

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properly, to protect one's honor, i.e. to avenge (inflict a penalty)

Word study
Derivation: from a comparative of G5092 (τιμή) and ouros (a guard);

KJV translation words: punish

Where this word appears

Strong's G5097 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 22:5 and last appears in Acts 26:11.

How it is rendered in the text

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

punishing ×1they may be punished ×1

Forms found in the text

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

τιμωρηθῶσιν ×1τιμωρῶν ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • Acts 22:5 — τιμωρηθῶσιν — they may be punished
  • Acts 26:11 — τιμωρῶν — punishing

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G5092 τιμή (timḗ).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G5098 τιμωρία (timōría).

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 timōréō (G5097) mean?

Properly, to protect one's honor, i.e. to avenge (inflict a penalty).

How is G5097 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G5097 as: punish.

How often does τιμωρέω (timōréō) appear?

Strong's G5097 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 22:5 and last appears in Acts 26:11.