Greek Word Study
μάστιξ
mástix
G3148

Quick Facts

Strong's Number
G3148
KJV Translations
plaguescourging
Derivation / Root
probably from the base of G3145 (μασσάομαι) (through the idea of contact);

Definition of mástix

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

Word Origin

This word comes probably from the base of G3145 (μασσάομαι) (through the idea of contact); See the root word: G3145 (μασσάομαι).

KJV Translation Variants

The Greek word μάστιξ (mástix) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:

English TranslationStrong's Ref
plagueG3148
scourgingG3148

Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.

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