Strong’s G3036

λιθοβολέω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

lithoboleó

Pronunciation

lee-tho-bo-LEH-oh

Definition

To stone, to pelt with stones

Meaning

I stone, cast stones (at), kill by stoning.

Usage

The verb λιθοβολέω refers to the act of throwing stones at someone, typically as a form of execution or punishment. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the act of stoning, a method of capital punishment prescribed in the Mosaic Law for certain offenses.

Bible references

Matthew 21:35;Matthew 23:37;Luke 13:34;Acts 7:58;Acts 7:59;Acts 14:5;Hebrews 12:20