Strong's G3036 · Greek
λιθοβολέω
lithoboléō
Definition
to throw stones, i.e. lapidate
KJV: stone, cast stones
Root / derivation: from a compound of G3037 (λίθος) and G906 (βάλλω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered λιθοβολέω across 9 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another.
Matthew 23:37O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!
John1 verse
Acts3 verses
And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man’s feet, whose name was Saul.
Acts 7:59And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
Acts 14:5And when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and also of the Jews with their rulers, to use them despitefully, and to stone them,
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3036 (lithoboléō) mean?
to throw stones, i.e. lapidate
How many times does G3036 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3036 (λιθοβολέω) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “stoned.”
How is lithoboléō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3036 is rendered as “stoned” (5×), “stonest” (2×), “stone” (1×), “stones” (1×).
Where does the Greek word λιθοβολέω come from?
from a compound of G3037 (λίθος) and G906 (βάλλω);