◄ 2849. kolazó ►
Strong's Lexicon kolazó: To punish, to chastise, to correct Original Word: κολάζω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: kolazó Pronunciation: ko-LAH-zo Phonetic Spelling: (kol-ad'-zo) Definition: I chastise, curtail, punish; mid: I cause to be punished. Meaning: To chastise, correct, or punish, particularly with the intent of restraining or curbing. Word Origin: Derived from a primary word κολός (kolos), meaning "docked" or "pruned." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for κολάζω, similar concepts of punishment and correction can be found in Hebrew terms such as יָסַר (yasar, Strong's 3256), which means to discipline or chastise, and נָכָה (nakah, Strong's 5221), meaning to strike or smite, often used in contexts of divine or judicial punishment. These terms reflect the broader biblical understanding of correction and justice. Usage: The term κολάζω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of punishment or correction, often with a view towards moral improvement or restraint. It appears in contexts where divine or judicial punishment is implied. Context: • Contextual Overview: The Greek verb κολάζω is used in the New Testament to convey the concept of punishment or correction. It is often associated with divine judgment or the disciplinary actions of authorities. The term implies not just retribution but also the idea of correction or restraint, suggesting a purpose beyond mere penalty. • New Testament References: • Matthew 25:46: "And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life." In this passage, κολάζω is part of the phrase translated as "eternal punishment," indicating the final judgment and the consequences of unrighteousness. • Acts 4:21: "After further threats they let them go. They could not find a way to punish them, because all the people were praising God for what had happened." Here, κολάζω is used in the context of judicial punishment, where the authorities sought to restrain or correct the apostles. • 2 Peter 2:9: "If all this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment." This verse uses κολάζω to describe the divine act of holding the unrighteous for future judgment, emphasizing the certainty and righteousness of God's justice. • Theological Implications: The use of κολάζω in the New Testament underscores the concept of divine justice and the moral order upheld by God. It reflects the belief that punishment serves not only as a consequence of wrongdoing but also as a means to uphold righteousness and deter further sin. The term suggests a corrective aspect, aligning with the broader biblical theme of redemption and restoration. HELPS Word-studies 2849 kolázō – properly, to dwarf, mutilate (curtail); used of punishing slaves to incapacitate them; hence, to punish (cause agony) to curtail ("dock/check," Abbott-Smith), i.e. in a way that restrains (impedes, restricts). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from kolos (docked) Definition to chastise NASB Translation punish (1), punishment (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2849: κολαζο κολαζο: present passive participle κολαζόμενος; 1 aorist middle sub. junc. 3 person plural κολάσωνται; (κόλος lopped); in Greek writings: 1. properly, to lop, prune, as trees, wings. 2. to check, curb, restrain. 3. to chastise, correct, punish: so in the N. T.; passive 2 Peter 2:9, and Lachmann in 4; middle to cause to be punished (3Macc. 7:3): Acts 4:21. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance punish. From kolos (dwarf); properly, to curtail, i.e. (figuratively) to chastise (or reserve for infliction) -- punish. Forms and Transliterations κολαζομενους κολαζομένους κολάσονται κολασωνται κολάσωνται kolasontai kolasōntai kolásontai kolásōntai kolazomenous kolazoménous Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 4:21 V-ASM-3P GRK: τὸ πῶς κολάσωνται αὐτούς διὰ NAS: no basis on which to punish them) on account KJV: how they might punish them, INT: the how they might punish them on account of 2 Peter 2:9 V-PPM/P-AMP GRK: ἡμέραν κρίσεως κολαζομένους τηρεῖν NAS: the unrighteous under punishment for the day KJV: the day of judgment to be punished: INT: a day of judgment to be punished to keep Strong's Greek 2849 2 Occurrences κολάσωνται — 1 Occ. κολαζομένους — 1 Occ.