The meaning of “παίω”
Understanding paíō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary verb smite, strike. - to hit (as if by a single blow and less violently than τύπτω) - specially, to sting (as ...
παίω
a primary verb smite, strike. - to hit (as if by a single blow and less violently than τύπτω) - specially, to sting (as a scorpion)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:68 | “Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?” Word: παίω (paíō) | |
| Mark 14:47 | “And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.” Word: παίω (paíō) | |
| Luke 22:64 | “And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?” Word: παίω (paíō) | |
| John 18:10 | “Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.” Word: παίω (paíō) | |
| Revelation 9:5 | “And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man.” Word: παίω (paíō) |