Biblica Analytica
G4474 Greek

ῥαπίζω

rhapizō

to slap

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to slap
Transliteration
rhapizō
Strong's Number
G4474
Occurrences
2

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The 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
Strong's
G4474
Lemma
ῥαπίζω
Transliteration
rhapizō
Definition
to slap
Occurrences
2
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

2 total occurrences across the text