2851. kolasis

Lexicon

kolasis: Punishment, correction

Original Word: κόλασις
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: kolasis
Pronunciation: KO-lah-sis
Phonetic Spelling: (kol'-as-is)
Definition: Punishment, correction
Meaning: chastisement, punishment, torment, perhaps with the idea of deprivation.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

punishment, torment.

From kolazo; penal infliction -- punishment, torment.

see GREEK kolazo

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 2851 kólasis (from kolaphos, "a buffeting, a blow") – properly, punishment that "fits" (matches) the one punished (R. Trench); torment from living in the dread of upcoming judgment from shirking one's duty (cf. WS at 1 Jn 4:18).

Perfected love casts out tormenting fear (2851 /kólasis)

1 Jn 4:17,18: "¹⁷By this, love is perfected [brought to its higher stages] with us, so that we may continuously have confidence in the day of judgment; because as He is, so also are we in this world. ¹⁸There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment [2851 /kólasis, "torment"], and the one who fears is not perfected in love."

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from kolazó
Definition
correction
NASB Translation
punishment (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2851: κόλασις

κόλασις, κολάσεως, ἡ (κολάζω), correction, punishment, penalty: Matthew 25:46; κόλασιν ἔχει,brings with it or has connected with it the thought of punishment, 1 John 4:18. (Ezekiel 14:3f, etc.; 2 Macc. 4:38; 4 Macc. 8:8; Wis. 11:14 Wis. 16:24, etc.; Plato, Aristotle, Diodorus 1, 77 (9); 4, 44 (3); Aelian v. h. 7, 15; others.) [SYNONYMS: κόλασις, τιμωρία: the noted definition of Aristotle, which distinguishes κόλασις from τιμωρία as that which (is disciplinary and) has reference to him who suffers, while the latter (is penal and) has reference to the satisfaction of him who inflicts, may be found in his rhet. 1, 10, 17; cf. Cope, Introduction to Aristotle, Rhet., p. 232. To much the same effect, Plato, Protag. 324 a. and following, also deff. 416. But, as in other cases, usage (especially the later) does not always recognize the distinction; see e. g. Philo de legat. ad Gaium § 1 at the end; fragment ex Eusebius prepos. evang. 8, 13 (Mang. 2:641); de vita Moys. 1:16 at the end; Plato de sera num. vind. §§ 9, 11, etc. Plutarch (ibid. § 25 under the end) uses κολάζομαι of those undergoing the penalties of the other world (cf. Justin Martyr, Apology 1, 8; Clement of Rome, 2 Cor. 6, 7 [ET]; Justin Martyr, Apology 1, 43; 2, 8; Test xii. Patr., test. Reub. 5; test. Levi 4, etc.; Martyr. Polycarp, 2, 3 [ET]; 11, 2 [ET]; Ignatius ad Rom. 5, 3 [ET]; Martyr Ignatius vat. 5 etc.). See Trench, Synonyms, § vii.; McClellan, New Testament, vol. i., margin references on Matt. as above; Bartlett, Life and Death Eternal. Note G.; C. F. Hudson, Debt and Grace, p. 188ff; Schmidt, chapter 167, 2f.]

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb κολάζω (kolazō), meaning "to punish" or "to chastise."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "kolasis," the concept of divine punishment and correction is prevalent in the Old Testament. Hebrew terms such as עָנַשׁ (anash, Strong's 6064) meaning "to punish," and יָסַר (yasar, Strong's 3256) meaning "to discipline" or "to chastise," convey similar ideas of retributive justice and correction. These terms reflect the broader biblical theme of God's righteous judgment and the moral order established by His commandments.

Usage: The word "kolasis" appears in the New Testament to describe the punitive measures or consequences that are meted out, particularly in a divine or eschatological context. It is used to convey the idea of retributive justice or corrective punishment.

Context: • Contextual Overview: In the New Testament, "kolasis" is used to describe the punishment that awaits the unrighteous or those who reject divine commandments. It is often associated with the final judgment and the eternal consequences of one's actions.
• Scriptural References: The term appears in Matthew 25:46, where Jesus speaks of the final judgment, stating, "And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life." Here, "kolasis" is contrasted with "eternal life," highlighting the dichotomy between the fate of the wicked and the reward of the righteous.
• Theological Implications: The use of "kolasis" underscores the seriousness of divine justice and the reality of eternal consequences. It serves as a warning to adhere to God's commandments and to live a life in accordance with His will. The concept of "kolasis" is integral to understanding the biblical perspective on sin, justice, and redemption.
• Historical and Cultural Insights: In the Greco-Roman world, punishment was a common aspect of legal and social systems. The New Testament usage of "kolasis" would have resonated with contemporary audiences familiar with the concept of legal retribution and correction. However, the biblical usage extends beyond temporal justice to encompass eternal and divine judgment.

Forms and Transliterations

κολασιν κόλασιν kolasin kólasin

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 25:46 N-AFS
GRK: οὗτοι εἰς κόλασιν αἰώνιον οἱ
NAS: into eternal punishment, but the righteous
KJV: everlasting punishment: but
INT: these into punishment eternal

1 John 4:18 N-AFS
GRK: ὁ φόβος κόλασιν ἔχει ὁ
NAS: involves punishment, and the one who fears
KJV: fear hath torment. He that feareth
INT: the fear torment has he who

Strong's Greek 2851
2 Occurrences

κόλασιν — 2 Occ.