The meaning of “πλήσσω”

Understanding plḗssō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G4141

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

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.”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Revelation

Book Distribution

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