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λιθοβολέω G3036
G3036 is the Greek word λιθοβολέω, transliterated lithoboléō. The King James Version most often renders it stoned.
What it means
to throw stones, i.e. lapidate.
Where it comes from
from a compound of G3037 (λίθος) and G906 (βάλλω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 9 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: stone, cast stones.
Verses using λιθοβολέω
All 9 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 21:35 · KJV
And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another.
Matthew 23:37 · KJV
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!
Mark 12:4 · KJV
And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they cast stones, and wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully handled.
Luke 13:34 · KJV
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!
John 8:5 · KJV
Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?
Acts 7:58 · KJV
And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man’s feet, whose name was Saul.
Acts 7:59 · KJV
And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
Acts 14:5 · KJV
And when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and also of the Jews with their rulers, to use them despitefully, and to stone them,
Hebrews 12:20 · KJV
(For they could not endure that which was commanded, And if so much as a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned, or thrust through with a dart:
Common questions
What does Strong's G3036 mean?
G3036 is the Greek word λιθοβολέω (lithoboléō), meaning to throw stones, i.e. lapidate.
How is G3036 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it stoned (4 times), stonest (2 times), cast stones (1 time), should be stoned (1 time), stone (1 time).
How many times does G3036 appear in the Bible?
λιθοβολέω (lithoboléō) is tagged in 9 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3036 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a compound of G3037 (λίθος) and G906 (βάλλω).
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