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πατάσσω G3960
G3960 is the Greek word πατάσσω, transliterated patássō. The King James Version most often renders it smite.
What it means
to knock (gently or with a weapon or fatally).
Where it comes from
probably prolongation from G3817 (παίω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 10 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: smite, strike.
Verses using πατάσσω
All 10 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 26:31 · KJV
Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.
Matthew 26:51 · KJV
And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest’s, and smote off his ear.
Mark 14:27 · KJV
And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.
Luke 22:49 · KJV
When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?
Luke 22:50 · KJV
And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.
Acts 7:24 · KJV
And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended him, and avenged him that was oppressed, and smote the Egyptian:
Acts 12:7 · KJV
And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.
Acts 12:23 · KJV
And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.
Revelation 11:6 · KJV
These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will.
Revelation 19:15 · KJV
And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3960 mean?
G3960 is the Greek word πατάσσω (patássō), meaning to knock (gently or with a weapon or fatally).
How is G3960 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it smite (4 times), smote (4 times), struck (1 time), should smite (1 time).
How many times does G3960 appear in the Bible?
πατάσσω (patássō) is tagged in 10 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3960 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: probably prolongation from G3817 (παίω).
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