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μάστιξ G3148
G3148 is the Greek word μάστιξ, transliterated mástix. The King James Version most often renders it plagues.
What it means
a whip (literally, the Roman flagellum for criminals; figuratively, a disease).
Where it comes from
probably from the base of G3145 (μασσάομαι) (through the idea of contact).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: plague, scourging.
Verses using μάστιξ
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 7:21 · KJV
And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight.
Acts 22:24 · KJV
The chief captain commanded him to be brought into the castle, and bade that he should be examined by scourging; that he might know wherefore they cried so against him.
Hebrews 11:36 · KJV
And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:
Common questions
What does Strong's G3148 mean?
G3148 is the Greek word μάστιξ (mástix), meaning a whip (literally, the Roman flagellum for criminals; figuratively, a disease).
How is G3148 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it plagues (1 time), scourging (1 time), scourgings (1 time).
How many times does G3148 appear in the Bible?
μάστιξ (mástix) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3148 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: probably from the base of G3145 (μασσάομαι) (through the idea of contact).
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