Strong’s G5416

φραγέλλιον

Part of speech

Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

phragellion

Pronunciation

frag-EL-lee-on

Definition

Whip, scourge

Meaning

a scourge, lash, whip.

Usage

The term "phragellion" refers to a whip or scourge, an instrument used for punishment or discipline. In the New Testament, it is specifically associated with the act of scourging, a form of corporal punishment that involved whipping the back of a person, often as a prelude to crucifixion or as a means of enforcing discipline.

Bible references

John 2:15