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κολάζω G2849
G2849 is the Greek word κολάζω, transliterated kolázō. The King James Version most often renders it might punish.
What it means
properly, to curtail, i.e. (figuratively) to chastise (or reserve for infliction).
Where it comes from
from (dwarf).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: punish.
Verses using κολάζω
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 4:21 · KJV
So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done.
2 Peter 2:9 · KJV
The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:
Common questions
What does Strong's G2849 mean?
G2849 is the Greek word κολάζω (kolázō), meaning properly, to curtail, i.e. (figuratively) to chastise (or reserve for infliction).
How is G2849 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it might punish (1 time), punished (1 time).
How many times does G2849 appear in the Bible?
κολάζω (kolázō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2849 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from (dwarf).
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