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πλήσσω G4141

G4141 is the Greek word πλήσσω, transliterated plḗssō. The King James Version most often renders it smitten.

Word: πλήσσωTransliteration: plḗssōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

to pound, i.e. (figuratively) to inflict with (calamity).

Where it comes from

apparently another form of G4111 (πλάσσω) (through the idea of flattening out).

How the King James Version translates it

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

smitten 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: smite.

Verses using πλήσσω

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Revelation 8:12 · KJV

And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; so as the third part of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third part of it, and the night likewise.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4141 mean?

G4141 is the Greek word πλήσσω (plḗssō), meaning to pound, i.e. (figuratively) to inflict with (calamity).

How is G4141 translated in the King James Version?

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

How many times does G4141 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G4141 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently another form of G4111 (πλάσσω) (through the idea of flattening out).

Nearby entries

G4138 · πλήρωμα — repletion or completion, i.e…G4139 · πλησίον — (adverbially) close by; as noun, a…G4140 · πλησμονή — a filling up, i.e. (figuratively) gratification G4142 · πλοιάριον — a boat G4143 · πλοῖον — a sailer, i.e. vessel G4144 · πλόος — a sail, i.e. navigation

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