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πελεκίζω G3990

G3990 is the Greek word πελεκίζω, transliterated pelekízō. The King James Version most often renders it beheaded.

Word: πελεκίζωTransliteration: pelekízōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

to chop off (the head), i.e. truncate.

Where it comes from

from a derivative of G4141 (πλήσσω) (meaning an axe).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

beheaded 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: behead.

Verses using πελεκίζω

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Revelation 20:4 · KJV

And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3990 mean?

G3990 is the Greek word πελεκίζω (pelekízō), meaning to chop off (the head), i.e. truncate.

How is G3990 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it beheaded (1 time).

How many times does G3990 appear in the Bible?

πελεκίζω (pelekízō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3990 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from a derivative of G4141 (πλήσσω) (meaning an axe).

Nearby entries

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