Strong's Lexicon timória: Punishment, penalty Original Word: τιμωρία Word Origin: From the Greek verb τιμωρέω (timoreó), meaning "to avenge" or "to punish." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "timoría," the concept of divine punishment is often expressed through words like עָנַשׁ (anash, Strong's H6064) meaning "to punish" or "to fine," and נָקַם (naqam, Strong's H5358) meaning "to avenge" or "to take vengeance." Usage: The term "timoría" refers to the concept of punishment or retribution, often in the context of justice being served for wrongdoing. It implies a corrective or disciplinary action taken in response to an offense. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the divine or judicial retribution that comes as a consequence of sin or disobedience. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of punishment was integral to maintaining social order and justice. Punishment was seen as a necessary response to crime and moral transgressions, both in civil law and religious contexts. The idea of divine retribution was also prevalent, where the gods were believed to administer justice to uphold moral order. In the Jewish tradition, punishment was often viewed as a means of correction and restoration, aligning with the covenantal relationship between God and His people. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 5098 timōría (from 5097 /timōréō, "authorized to administer recompense, punishment") – punishment, meted out from the view of the offended party, emphasizing the value-system (standards) of the punisher (used only in Heb 10:29). See 5097 (timōreō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom timóreó Definition punishment, vengeance NASB Translation punishment (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5098: τιμωρίατιμωρία, τιμωρίας, ἡ (τιμωρός, see τιμωρέω); 1. a rendering help; assistance ((Herodotus, Thucydides, others)). 2. vengeance, penalty, punishment: Hebrews 10:29 (Proverbs 19:29; Proverbs 24:22; in the Greek writings from Aeschylus and Herodotus down). (Synonym: see κόλασις, at the end.) From timoreo; vindication, i.e. (by implication) a penalty -- punishment. see GREEK timoreo |
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