Strong’s G2642

καταλιθάζω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

katalithazó

Pronunciation

kat-al-ith-ad'-zo

Definition

To stone, to stone to death

Meaning

I stone down, stone to death, overwhelm with stones.

Usage

The verb καταλιθάζω refers to the act of stoning someone, typically as a form of capital punishment. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe the execution method employed by Jewish authorities for certain crimes, often related to blasphemy or severe violations of the Mosaic Law.

Bible references

Luke 20:6