ῥαπίζω
rhapizō
to slap
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ῥαπίζω (rhapizō) is defined as "to slap." It appears only twice in the Bible, indicating a relatively limited range of usage. The physical action of slapping is a straightforward and forceful gesture, suggesting a strong emotional or physical reaction. Given its definition and limited occurrences, it is difficult to infer a specific significance or connotation for the word ῥαπίζω. However, its use in the Bible may imply a dramatic or intense moment, where a character's emotions or actions are heightened. Further analysis of the specific contexts in which ῥαπίζω appears would be necessary to gain a deeper understanding of its significance.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text