2849. kolazó

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: To punish, to chastise, to correct
Meaning: I chastise, curtail, punish; mid: I cause to be punished.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

punish.

From kolos (dwarf); properly, to curtail, i.e. (figuratively) to chastise (or reserve for infliction) -- punish.

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.

Topical Lexicon

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.

Forms and Transliterations

κολαζομενους κολαζομένους κολάσονται κολασωνται κολάσωνται kolasontai kolasōntai kolásontai kolásōntai kolazomenous kolazoménous

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.