Strong’s G2858
κολαφίζω
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
kolaphizō
Pronunciation
ko-laf-id'-zo
Definition
To strike with the fist, to buffet, to mistreat
Meaning
Colossian
Usage
The verb κολαφίζω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of striking someone with the fist, often in a context of mistreatment or abuse. It conveys a sense of physical violence and is typically associated with persecution or suffering.