The meaning of “κολαφίζω”
Understanding kolaphízō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
buffet. - to rap with the fist
κολαφίζω
buffet. - to rap with the fist
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:67 | “Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,” Word: κολαφίζω (kolaphízō) | |
| Mark 14:65 | “And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands.” Word: κολαφίζω (kolaphízō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 4:11 | “Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwellingplace;” Word: κολαφίζω (kolaphízō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 12:7 | “And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.” Word: κολαφίζω (kolaphízō) | |
| 1 Peter 2:20 | “For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.” Word: κολαφίζω (kolaphízō) |