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Strong's G3990 (Greek)

Greek: πελεκίζω (pelekízō)

Pronunciation: pel-ek-id'-zo

Derivation: from a derivative of G4141 (meaning an axe)

Definition: to chop off (the head), i.e. truncate

KJV Renderings: behead

Cross References

Strong's	Original	Transliteration	Derivation	Definition	KJV Renderings
G4141	πλήσσω	plḗssō	apparently another form of G4111 (through the idea of flattening out)	to pound, i.e. (figuratively) to inflict with (calamity)	smite

[Blue Letter Bible G3990]
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