Strong’s G3817

παίω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

paió

Pronunciation

pah-EE-oh

Definition

To strike, to smite, to hit

Meaning

I strike, smite, sting.

Usage

The Greek verb "paió" primarily means to strike or hit. It is used in the New Testament to describe physical actions of striking or smiting, often in the context of violence or punishment. The term conveys a sense of forceful contact, whether in a literal or metaphorical sense.

Bible references

Matthew 26:68;Mark 14:47;Luke 22:64;John 18:10;Revelation 9:5