Strong's G3960 · Greek
πατάσσω
patasso · /pat-as'-so/
Definition
probably prolongation from 3817; to knock (gently or with a weapon or fatally):--smite, strike. Compare 5180.
KJV: smite, strike. Compare 5180
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πατάσσω across 10 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.
Matthew 26:51And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear.
Luke2 verses
Acts3 verses
And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended him, and avenged him that was oppressed, and smote the Egyptian:
Acts 12:7And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.
Acts 12:23And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.
Revelation2 verses
These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will.
Revelation 19:15And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3960 (patasso) mean?
probably prolongation from 3817; to knock (gently or with a weapon or fatally):--smite, strike. Compare 5180.
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 patasso translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3960 is rendered as “smite” (5×), “smote” (4×), “struck” (1×).