G5299Greekὑpōpiázō
ὑπωπιάζω
to hit under the eye (buffet or disable an antagonist as a pugilist), i.e., (figuratively) to tease or annoy (into compliance), subdue (one's passions)
2
Total Occurrences
2
Books
0
Old Testament
2
New Testament
Detailed Definition
- 1to beat black and blue, to smite so as to cause bruises and livid spots
- 2like a boxer one buffets his body, handle it roughly, discipline by hardships
- 3to give one intolerable annoyance
- 4by entreaties
- 5metaphorically
- 6that part of the face that is under the eyes
Etymology & Derivation
from a compound of g5259 and a derivative of g3700