Greek Word Study
The meaning of “φραγέλλιον”
Understanding phragéllion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
neuter of a derivative from the base of φραγελλόω scourge. - a whip, i.e. Roman lash as a public punishment
G5416
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
φραγέλλιον
Phoneticfrag-el'-le-on
Transliterationphragéllion
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
neuter of a derivative from the base of φραγελλόω scourge. - a whip, i.e. Roman lash as a public punishment
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 2:15 | “And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers’ money, and overthrew the tables;” Word: φραγέλλιον (phragéllion) |