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λακτίζω G2979

G2979 is the Greek word λακτίζω, transliterated laktízō. The King James Version most often renders it kick.

Word: λακτίζωTransliteration: laktízōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to recalcitrate.

Where it comes from

from adverb (heelwise).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

kick 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: kick.

Verses using λακτίζω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 9:5 · KJV

And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

Acts 26:14 · KJV

And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2979 mean?

G2979 is the Greek word λακτίζω (laktízō), meaning to recalcitrate.

How is G2979 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it kick (2 times).

How many times does G2979 appear in the Bible?

λακτίζω (laktízō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2979 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from adverb (heelwise).

Nearby entries

G2976 · Λάζαρος — Lazarus (i.e. Elazar), the name of two…G2977 · λάθρα — privately G2978 · λαῖλαψ — a whirlwind (squall)G2980 · λαλέω — to talk, i.e. utter words G2981 · λαλιά — talk G2982 · λαμά — lama (i.e. why)

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