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κολαφίζω G2852

G2852 is the Greek word κολαφίζω, transliterated kolaphízō. The King James Version most often renders it buffeted.

Word: κολαφίζωTransliteration: kolaphízōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 5 verses

What it means

to rap with the fist.

Where it comes from

from a derivative of the base of G2849 (κολάζω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

buffeted 3×buffet 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: buffet.

Verses using κολαφίζω

All 5 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 26:67 · KJV

Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,

Mark 14:65 · KJV

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.

1 Corinthians 4:11 · KJV

Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwellingplace;

2 Corinthians 12:7 · KJV

And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.

1 Peter 2:20 · KJV

For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2852 mean?

G2852 is the Greek word κολαφίζω (kolaphízō), meaning to rap with the fist.

How is G2852 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it buffeted (3 times), buffet (2 times).

How many times does G2852 appear in the Bible?

κολαφίζω (kolaphízō) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2852 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from a derivative of the base of G2849 (κολάζω).

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