Strong's Concordance/Greek/G3960

Strong's G3960 · Greek

πατάσσω

patássō

Number
G3960
Language
Greek
Original word
πατάσσω
Transliteration
patássō
KJV occurrences
10 verses

Definition

to knock (gently or with a weapon or fatally)

KJV: smite, strike

Root / derivation: probably prolongation from G3817 (παίω);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πατάσσω across 10 verses.

smite5×
smote4×
struck1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew2 verses
Mark1 verse
Luke2 verses
Acts3 verses
Revelation2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3960 (patássō) mean?

to knock (gently or with a weapon or fatally)

How many times does G3960 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3960 (πατάσσω) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “smite.”

How is patássō translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3960 is rendered as “smite” (5×), “smote” (4×), “struck” (1×).

Where does the Greek word πατάσσω come from?

probably prolongation from G3817 (παίω);