ΠΡΟΠΗΛΑΚΙΖΩ, προπηλακιζω
PROPĒLAKIZŌ, propēlakizō
Sounds Like: pro-pee-la-KEE-zo
Translations: to revile, to insult, to treat shamefully, to abuse, to disgrace
From the root: ΠΡΟΠΗΛΑΚΙΖΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb means to treat someone with extreme contempt, to insult them publicly, or to subject them to shameful abuse. It implies a deliberate act of humiliation, often involving public disgrace or verbal assault. The word literally suggests throwing mud or dirt at someone, symbolizing utter contempt and degradation.
Inflection: First Person Singular, Present Tense, Active Voice, Indicative Mood
Strong’s number: G4386 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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From the same root
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- ΠΡΟΠΗΛΑΚΙΖΟΜΕΝΟΙ — being insulted, being abused, being reviled, being treated shamefully
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