Strong's G5299 · Greek

ὑπωπιάζω

hupopiazo · hoop-o-pee-ad'-zo

from a compound of 5259 and a derivative of 3700; 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)

Scholarly Lexicons

Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon

ὑπωπιάζω (G5299)

2 * ὑπωπιάζω ( ὑπώπιον , (a) the part of the face below the eyes ; (b) a blow on the face ), to strike under the eye , give a black eye : metaph., of persistent annoyance (RV, wear out ), Lk 18:6 ; of severe self-discipline (R, txt. buffet , mg. bruise ), I Co 9:27 (v. Field, Notes , 71, 174).†

G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922) — public domain

Verses Where This Word Appears

    ← Back to Greek Lexicon

    Return to Campus