Kéntron — G2759

Definition

neuter noun

a point ("centre"), i.e. a sting (figuratively, poison) or goad (figuratively, divine impulse)

1. a sting, as that of bees , scorpions, locusts
2. as in the Greek writings an iron goad, for urging on oxen, horses and other beasts of burden

Usually translated as

sting, prick

Origin

from kentéō (to prick)

Occurrences

Kéntron occurs 5 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (2), 1 Corinthians (2), Revelation (1)

• Acts 9:5 — And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks (κέντρα).
• Acts 26:14 — And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks (κέντρα).
• 1 Corinthians 15:55 — O death, where is thy sting (κέντρον)? O grave, where is thy victory?
• 1 Corinthians 15:56 — The sting (κέντρον) of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.
• Revelation 9:10 — And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings (κέντρα) in their tails: and their power was to hurt men five months.