Greek Word Study
The meaning of “πλήσσω”
Understanding plḗssō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
apparently another form of πλάσσω (through the idea of flattening out) smite. - to pound, i.e. (figuratively) to inflict...
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
πλήσσω
Phoneticplace'-so
Transliterationplḗssō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
apparently another form of πλάσσω (through the idea of flattening out) smite. - to pound, i.e. (figuratively) to inflict with (calamity)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Revelation 8:12 | “And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; so as the third part of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third part of it, and the night likewise.” Word: πλήσσω (plḗssō) |