Strong’s G5178
τυμπανίζω
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
tumpanizó
Pronunciation
toom-pan-ID-zo
Definition
To torture, to beat, to drum
Meaning
I torture, break on the wheel, beat to death.
Usage
The verb τυμπανίζω primarily means to torture or to beat someone as if on a drum. It conveys the idea of severe physical punishment or torment. In the context of the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the extreme suffering or persecution faced by individuals for their faith.
Bible references
Hebrews 11:35