Lexicon lithazó: To stone, to pelt with stones Original Word: λιθάζω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: lithazó
Pronunciation: lee-THAH-zo
Phonetic Spelling: (lith-ad'-zo)
Definition: To stone, to pelt with stones
Meaning: I stone, pelt with stones. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance stone. From lithos; to lapidate -- stone. see GREEK lithos NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom lithosDefinitionto throw stones, to stone NASB Translationstone (4), stoned (4), stoning (1).
Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3034: λιθάζωλιθάζω: 1 aorist ἐλίθασα; 1 aorist passive ἐλιθάσθην; ( λίθος); to stone; i. e., a. to overwhelm or bury with stones, (lapidibus cooperio, Cicero): τινα, of stoning, which was a Jewish mode of punishment (cf. Winers RWB under the word Steinigung; ( B. D. under the word , III. a. 1)): John 10:31-33 (where λιθάζετε and λιθάζομέν are used of the act of beginning; (cf. Winers Grammar, § 40, 2 a.; Buttmann, 205 (178))); John 11:8; Hob. 11:37. b. to pelt one with stones, in order either to wound or to kill him: Acts 14:19; passive, Acts 5:26 (cf. Winers Grammar, 505 (471); Buttmann, 242 (208)); 2 Corinthians 11:25. (Aristotle, Polybius, Strabo; λιθάζειν ἐν λίθοις, 2 Samuel 16:6.) (Compare: καταλιθάζω.)
Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word λίθος (lithos), meaning "stone."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H5619 סָקַל (saqal): To stone, to pelt with stones.
• H68 אֶבֶן (eben): Stone, used in contexts of stoning or as a building material.
These Hebrew terms provide the Old Testament background for the practice of stoning, which is carried into the New Testament context through the Greek λιθάζω. The continuity of this practice across the Testaments highlights its significance within the cultural and religious framework of the biblical narrative. Usage: The verb λιθάζω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of stoning, a form of capital punishment or mob violence where individuals are pelted with stones until dead or severely injured. This term appears in contexts where individuals are threatened with or subjected to stoning, often as a result of perceived blasphemy or violation of religious laws. Context: The practice of stoning, as denoted by the Greek verb λιθάζω, is a significant form of capital punishment in biblical times, particularly within Jewish law. It is often associated with the execution of those accused of blasphemy, idolatry, or other serious transgressions against religious or communal norms. In the New Testament, λιθάζω is used to describe the attempted stoning of Jesus (John 10:31-33) and the stoning of Stephen, the first Christian martyr (Acts 7:58-59). These instances highlight the tension between the early Christian community and the prevailing Jewish authorities, as well as the severe consequences faced by those who were perceived to challenge established religious beliefs.
In John 10:31-33 (BSB), the Jews pick up stones to stone Jesus, accusing Him of blasphemy for claiming to be one with the Father. This reflects the gravity of the charge and the immediate, violent response it provoked. Similarly, in Acts 7:58-59 (BSB), Stephen is stoned after delivering a speech that accuses the Jewish leaders of resisting the Holy Spirit and betraying the righteous one, Jesus. His stoning marks a pivotal moment in the early church, symbolizing the persecution faced by early Christians.
The act of stoning, as depicted in these passages, serves as a stark reminder of the societal and religious conflicts of the time. It underscores the cost of discipleship and the courage required to stand firm in one's faith amidst opposition. Forms and Transliterations ελιθασθην ελιθάσθην ἐλιθάσθην ελιθασθησαν ελιθάσθησαν ἐλιθάσθησαν λιθαζειν λιθάζειν λιθαζετε λιθάζετε λιθάζετέ λιθαζομεν λιθάζομέν λιθασαι λιθάσαι λιθασαντες λιθάσαντες λιθασθωσιν λιθασθώσιν λιθασθῶσιν λιθασωσιν λιθάσωσιν elithasthen elithasthēn elithásthen elithásthēn elithasthesan elithasthēsan elithásthesan elithásthēsan lithasai lithásai lithasantes lithásantes lithasosin lithasōsin lithásosin lithásōsin lithasthosin lithasthôsin lithasthōsin lithasthō̂sin lithazein litházein lithazete litházete lithazomen litházoménLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance John 8:5 V-PNAGRK: τὰς τοιαύτας λιθάζειν σὺ οὖνNAS: commanded us to stone such women; INT: such to be stoned you therefore John 10:31 V-ASA-3P
GRK: Ἰουδαῖοι ἵνα λιθάσωσιν αὐτόν
NAS: up stones again to stone Him.
KJV: again to stone him.
INT: Jews that they might stone him John 10:32 V-PIA-2P
GRK: ἔργον ἐμὲ λιθάζετε
NAS: for which of them are you stoning Me?
KJV: of those works do ye stone me?
INT: work me do you stone John 10:33 V-PIA-1P
GRK: ἔργου οὐ λιθάζομέν σε ἀλλὰ
NAS: work we do not stone You, but for blasphemy;
KJV: a good work we stone thee not;
INT: work not we do stone you but John 11:8 V-ANA
GRK: ἐζήτουν σε λιθάσαι οἱ Ἰουδαῖοι
NAS: seeking to stone You, and are You going
KJV: of late sought to stone thee; and
INT: were seeking you to stone the Jews Acts 5:26 V-ASP-3P
GRK: λαόν μὴ λιθασθῶσιν
NAS: of the people, that they might be stoned).
KJV: lest they should have been stoned.
INT: people lest they might be stoned Acts 14:19 V-APA-NMP
GRK: ὄχλους καὶ λιθάσαντες τὸν Παῦλον
NAS: the crowds, they stoned Paul
KJV: and, having stoned Paul,
INT: crowds and having stoned Paul 2 Corinthians 11:25 V-AIP-1S
GRK: ἐραβδίσθην ἅπαξ ἐλιθάσθην τρὶς ἐναυάγησα
NAS: once I was stoned, three times
KJV: once was I stoned, thrice
INT: I was beaten with rods once I was stoned three times I was shipwrecked Hebrews 11:37 V-AIP-3P
GRK: ἐλιθάσθησαν ἐπειράσθησαν ἐπρίσθησαν
NAS: They were stoned, they were sawn in two,
KJV: They were stoned, they were sawn asunder,
INT: They were stoned they were tempted they were sawed in two Strong's Greek 3034
9 Occurrences
ἐλιθάσθην — 1 Occ.
ἐλιθάσθησαν — 1 Occ.
λιθάσαι — 1 Occ.
λιθάσαντες — 1 Occ.
λιθάσωσιν — 1 Occ.
λιθασθῶσιν — 1 Occ.
λιθάζειν — 1 Occ.
λιθάζετε — 1 Occ.
λιθάζομέν — 1 Occ.
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