Kolázō — G2849

Definition

verb

properly, to curtail, i.e. (figuratively) to chastise (or reserve for infliction)

1. properly, to lop, prune, as trees, wings
2. to check, curb, restrain
3. to chastise, correct, punish

Usually translated as

punish

Origin

from kólos (dwarf)

Occurrences

Kolázō occurs 2 times in the King James.

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

• Acts 4:21 — So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish (κολάσωνται) them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done.
• 2 Peter 2:9 — The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished (κολαζομένους):