Strong's Lexicon phragellion: Whip, scourge Original Word: φραγέλλιον Word Origin: Derived from the Latin "flagellum," meaning a whip or scourge. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "phragellion," the concept of scourging or whipping can be related to Hebrew terms like מַכָּה (makah, H4347), meaning a blow or wound, which is used in contexts of punishment or affliction. Usage: The term "phragellion" refers to a whip or scourge, an instrument used for punishment or discipline. In the New Testament, it is specifically associated with the act of scourging, a form of corporal punishment that involved whipping the back of a person, often as a prelude to crucifixion or as a means of enforcing discipline. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Roman world, scourging was a common practice used to punish criminals and slaves. The whip, often made of leather thongs and sometimes embedded with metal or bone, was designed to inflict severe pain and injury. Scourging was a preliminary step in the process of crucifixion, intended to weaken the condemned and hasten death. It was a brutal and humiliating punishment, reflecting the harsh realities of Roman justice and authority. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Latin origin Definition a scourge NASB Translation scourge (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5416: φραγέλλιονφραγέλλιον, φραγελλιου, τό (Latinflagellum; Buttmann, 18 (16)), a scourge: John 2:15. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance scourge. Neuter of a derivative from the base of phragelloo; a whip, i.e. Roman lash as a public punishment -- scourge. see GREEK phragelloo Forms and Transliterations φραγελλιον φραγέλλιον phragellion phragéllionLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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