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πλήκτης G4131
G4131 is the Greek word πλήκτης, transliterated plḗktēs. The King James Version most often renders it striker.
What it means
a smiter, i.e. pugnacious (quarrelsome).
Where it comes from
from G4141 (πλήσσω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: striker.
Verses using πλήκτης
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
1 Timothy 3:3 · KJV
Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;
Titus 1:7 · KJV
For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;
Common questions
What does Strong's G4131 mean?
G4131 is the Greek word πλήκτης (plḗktēs), meaning a smiter, i.e. pugnacious (quarrelsome).
How is G4131 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it striker (2 times).
How many times does G4131 appear in the Bible?
πλήκτης (plḗktēs) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4131 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4141 (πλήσσω).
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