Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ῥάπισμα”
Understanding rhápisma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
(+ strike with the) palm of the hand, smite with the hand. - a slap
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ῥάπισμα
Phonetichrap'-is-mah
Transliterationrhápisma
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
(+ strike with the) palm of the hand, smite with the hand. - a slap
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 14:65 | “And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands.” Word: ῥάπισμα (rhápisma) | |
| John 18:22 | “And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so?” Word: ῥάπισμα (rhápisma) | |
| John 19:3 | “And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.” Word: ῥάπισμα (rhápisma) |