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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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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
ReferenceText
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)

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