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The meaning of ῥαβδίζω

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

Definition

beat (with rods). - to strike with a stick, i.e. bastinado

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ῥαβδίζω

Phonetichrab-did'-zo
Transliterationrhabdízō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

beat (with rods). - to strike with a stick, i.e. bastinado

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 16:22

And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat them.

Word: ῥαβδίζω (rhabdízō)
2 Corinthians 11:25

Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep;

Word: ῥαβδίζω (rhabdízō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Acts
Book Distribution

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