Strongs Number: G2849
- Greek Word
- κολάζω
- Transliteration
- kolazō
- Phonetic
- kol-ad'-zo
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
properly to curtail that is (figuratively) to chastise (or reserve for infliction)
- Thayers Definition
-
1. to lop or prune, as trees and wings
2. to curb, check, restrain
3. to chastise, correct, punishment
4. to cause to be punished
- Origin
- From κόλος kolos (dwarf)
- Bible Usage
- punish.