Strong's G5180 · Greek
τύπτω
týptō
Definition
to "thump", i.e. cudgel or pummel (properly, with a stick or bastinado), but in any case by repeated blows; thus differing from G3817 (παίω) and G3960 (πατάσσω), which denote a (usually single) blow with the hand or any instrument, or G4141 (πλήσσω) with the fist (or a hammer), or G4474 (ῥαπίζω) with the palm; as well as from G5177 (τυγχάνω), an accidental collision); by implication, to punish; figuratively, to offend (the conscience)
KJV: beat, smite, strike, wound
Root / derivation: a primary verb (in a strengthened form);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered τύπτω across 13 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
13 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
Luke5 verses
And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.
Luke 12:45But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;
Luke 18:13And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
Luke 22:64And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?
Luke 23:48And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned.
Acts4 verses
Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those things.
Acts 21:32Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down unto them: and when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they left beating of Paul.
Acts 23:2And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth.
Acts 23:3Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall: for sittest thou to judge me after the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G5180 (týptō) mean?
to "thump", i.e. cudgel or pummel (properly, with a stick or bastinado), but in any case by repeated blows; thus differing from G3817 (παίω) and G3960 (πατάσσω), which denote a (usually single) blow with the hand or any instrument, or G4141 (πλήσσω) with the fist (or a hammer), or G4474 (ῥαπίζω) with the palm; as well as from G5177 (τυγχάνω), an accidental collision); by implication, to punish; figuratively, to offend (the conscience)
How many times does G5180 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G5180 (τύπτω) appears in 13 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “smote.”
How is týptō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G5180 is rendered as “smote” (4×), “smite” (3×), “beat” (2×), “beating” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word τύπτω come from?
a primary verb (in a strengthened form);