G1574: ἐκκεντέω
ekkentéō · “to pierce”
Definition
to transfix
KJV translates it as: pierce
Word origin: from G1537 (ἐκ) and the base of G2759 (κέντρον);
Extended definition
ἐκ-κεντέω, -ῶ
[in LXX chiefly for דָּקַר ;]
1. to prick out, put out (Arist.).
2. to pierce (Polyb., LXX): with accusative of person(s), Jhn.19:37 (LXX), Rev.1:7.†
(AS)
[in LXX chiefly for דָּקַר ;]
1. to prick out, put out (Arist.).
2. to pierce (Polyb., LXX): with accusative of person(s), Jhn.19:37 (LXX), Rev.1:7.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1574 is translated
- they have pierced. ×1
- pierced; ×1
Bible verses with G1574 (ekkentéō)
Ekkentéō appears in 2 verses.
- John 19:37
And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they pierced.
- Revelation 1:7
Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.