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

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