Strong’s G2852

κολαφίζω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

kolaphizó

Pronunciation

ko-lah-FID-zo

Definition

To strike with the fist, to buffet, to mistreat.

Meaning

I strike with the fist, buffet; hence: I mistreat violently.

Usage

The verb "kolaphizó" is used in the New Testament to describe the act of striking someone with the fist, often in a context of mistreatment or persecution. It conveys a sense of physical abuse and is typically associated with suffering or humiliation.

Bible references

Matthew 26:67;Mark 14:65;1 Corinthians 4:11;2 Corinthians 12:7;1 Peter 2:20