ΥΠΩΠΙΑΖΩ, υπωπιαζω
YPŌPIAZŌ, ypōpiazō
Sounds Like: hoo-po-pee-AH-zo
Translations: to strike under the eye, to treat harshly, to discipline, to subdue, to buffet, to beat black and blue
From the root: ΥΠΩΠΙΑΖΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb means literally 'to strike under the eye' or 'to give a black eye,' implying a severe physical beating. Figuratively, it means to treat harshly, to discipline rigorously, or to bring into subjection. It describes the act of bringing one's body or desires under control through severe discipline, as if giving it a beating to make it obey.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular
Strong’s number: G5299 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- 1 Corinthians — 9:27
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
- 1 Corinthians — 9:27
From the same root
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