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Strong's G4141 (Greek)

Greek: πλήσσω (plḗssō)

Pronunciation: place'-so

Derivation: apparently another form of G4111 (through the idea of flattening out)

Definition: to pound, i.e. (figuratively) to inflict with (calamity)

KJV Renderings: smite

Notes: Compare G5180.

Cross References

Strong's	Original	Transliteration	Derivation	Definition	KJV Renderings
G4111	πλάσσω	plássō	a primary verb	to mould, i.e. shape or fabricate	form
G5180	τύπτω	týptō	a primary verb (in a strengthened form)	to "thump", i.e. cudgel or pummel (properly, with a stick or bastinado), but in any case by repeated blows; thus differing from G3817 and G3960, which denote a (usually single) blow with the hand or any instrument, or G4141 with the fist (or a hammer), or G4474 with the palm; as well as from G5177, an accidental collision); by implication, to punish; figuratively, to offend (the conscience)	beat, smite, strike, wound

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