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παίω G3817
G3817 is the Greek word παίω, transliterated paíō. The King James Version most often renders it smote.
What it means
to hit (as if by a single blow and less violently than G5180 (τύπτω)); specially, to sting (as a scorpion).
Where it comes from
a primary verb.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: smite, strike.
Verses using παίω
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 26:68 · KJV
Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?
Mark 14:47 · KJV
And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.
Luke 22:64 · KJV
And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?
John 18:10 · KJV
Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.
Revelation 9:5 · KJV
And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3817 mean?
G3817 is the Greek word παίω (paíō), meaning to hit (as if by a single blow and less violently than G5180 (τύπτω)); specially, to sting (as a scorpion).
How is G3817 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it smote (4 times), striketh (1 time).
How many times does G3817 appear in the Bible?
παίω (paíō) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3817 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primary verb.
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