Strong’s G4131

πλήκτης

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

pléktés

Pronunciation

playk-tace'

Definition

Violent person, bully, striker

Meaning

a striker, contentious person, brawler.

Usage

The term "pléktés" is used in the New Testament to describe someone who is violent or a bully, particularly in the context of physical aggression. It conveys the idea of a person who is prone to striking others, either literally or metaphorically, and is often associated with a lack of self-control and a propensity for conflict.

Bible references

1 Timothy 3:3;Titus 1:7