Paíō — G3817

G3817 · Greek — παίω

Pronunciation: pah'-yo

Definition

verb

to hit (as if by a single blow and less violently than

  1. to strike, smite
  2. with a sword
  3. to sting (to strike or wound with a sting)

Usually translated as

smite, strike

Origin

a primary verb

Occurrences

Paíō occurs 5 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Mark (1), Luke (1), John (1), Revelation (1)

Strong's Lexicon — P