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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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πελεκίζω

Phoneticpel-ek-id'-zo
Transliterationpelekízō
Grammar Code
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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
ReferenceText
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)

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