Greek Word Study
πελεκίζω
pelekízō
G3990
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G3990
KJV Translations
behead
Derivation / Root
from a derivative of G4141 (πλήσσω) (meaning an axe);
Definition of pelekízō
πελεκίζω (pelekízō) — to chop off (the head), i.e. truncate
Word Origin
This word comes from a derivative of G4141 (πλήσσω) (meaning an axe); See the root word: G4141 (πλήσσω).
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Words sharing the same root or derived from πελεκίζω.
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