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Lexical Definition
Strong's Greek G5180
to "thump", i.e. cudgel or pummel (properly, with a stick or bastinado), but in any case by repeated blows; thus differing from and , which denote a (usually single) blow with the hand or any instrument, or with the fist (or a hammer), or with the palm; as well as from , an accidental collision); by implication, to punish; figuratively, to offend (the conscience)
KJV usage: :--beat, smite, strike, wound.
Etymology: a primary verb (in a strengthened form);
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
to beat, strike, smite, Mt. 24:49; 27:30; to beat the breast, as expressive of grief or strong emotion, Lk. 18:13; 23:48; in NT met. to wound or shock the conscience of any one, 1 Cor. 8:12; from the Hebrew, to smite with evil, punish, Acts 23:3