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τιμωρέω G5097
G5097 is the Greek word τιμωρέω, transliterated timōréō. The King James Version most often renders it punished.
What it means
properly, to protect one's honor, i.e. to avenge (inflict a penalty).
Where it comes from
from a comparative of G5092 (τιμή) and ouros (a guard).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: punish.
Verses using τιμωρέω
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Acts 26:11 · KJV
And I punished them oft in every synagogue, and compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted them even unto strange cities.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5097 mean?
G5097 is the Greek word τιμωρέω (timōréō), meaning properly, to protect one's honor, i.e. to avenge (inflict a penalty).
How is G5097 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it punished (1 time).
How many times does G5097 appear in the Bible?
τιμωρέω (timōréō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5097 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a comparative of G5092 (τιμή) and ouros (a guard).
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