Strong's Greek Concordance

G2852: κολαφίζω

kolaphízō · “to beat”

Definition

to rap with the fist

KJV translates it as: buffet

Word origin: from a derivative of the base of G2849 (κολάζω);

Extended definition

κολαφίζω
(κόλαφος = Att.., κόνδυλοι, the knuckles, the closed fist)
to strike with the fist, to buffet: Mat.26:67, Mrk.14:65, 2Co.12:7; pass., 1Co.4:11, 1Pe.2:20.†
(AS)

Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).

How G2852 is translated

  • struck ×1
  • to strike ×1
  • are buffeted ×1
  • he may buffet ×1
  • being struck ×1

Bible verses with G2852 (kolaphízō)

Kolaphízō appears in 5 verses.

  • Matthew 26:67

    Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,

  • Mark 14:65

    And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands.

  • 1 Corinthians 4:11

    Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwellingplace;

  • 2 Corinthians 12:7

    And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.

  • 1 Peter 2:20

    For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.