Greek word study
κολάζω G2849
- Transliteration
- kolázō
- KJV glosses
- punish
Lexical summary
properly, to curtail, i.e. (figuratively) to chastise (or reserve for infliction)
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
properly, to curtail, i.e. (figuratively) to chastise (or reserve for infliction)
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information