G3817: παίω
paíō · “to strike”
Definition
to hit (as if by a single blow and less violently than G5180 (τύπτω)); specially, to sting (as a scorpion)
KJV translates it as: smite, strike
Word origin: a primary verb;
Extended definition
[in LXX chiefly for נָכָה hi. ;]
to strike, smite: with the hand or fist, Mat.26:68, Luk.22:64; with a sword, Mrk.14:47, Jhn.18:10; of a reptile, to sting: Rev.9:5.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G3817 is translated
- having struck ×2
- struck ×1
- he struck ×1
- it may strike ×1
Bible verses with G3817 (paíō)
Paíō appears in 5 verses.
- Matthew 26:68
Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?
- Mark 14:47
And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.
- Luke 22:64
And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?
- John 18:10
Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.
- Revelation 9:5
And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man.