Greek Word Study
The meaning of “πελεκίζω”
Understanding pelekízō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
behead. - to chop off (the head), i.e. truncate
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
πελεκίζω
Phoneticpel-ek-id'-zo
Transliterationpelekízō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
behead. - to chop off (the head), i.e. truncate
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Revelation 20:4 | “And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.” Word: πελεκίζω (pelekízō) |