Greek word study
παίω G3817
- Transliteration
- paíō
- KJV glosses
- smite, strike
Lexical summary
to hit (as if by a single blow and less violently than G5180 (τύπτω))
specially, to sting (as a scorpion)
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
to hit (as if by a single blow and less violently than G5180 (τύπτω))
specially, to sting (as a scorpion)
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