Lexical Definition
ἀποκεφαλίζω apokephalízō (ap-ok-ef-al-id'-zo) to behead G:V
from ἀπό and κεφαλή
behead.
- to decapitate
Usage: 3 forms in 5 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἀπεκεφάλισεν | beheaded | Matt.14.10 |
| he beheaded | Mark.6.27 | |
| ἀπεκεφάλισα | beheaded | Mark.6.16 • Luke.9.9 |
| αποκεφαλίζουσιν | they behead him | LXX.1Sam.31.9 |
Abbott-Smith
† ἀπο-κεφαλίζω (< ἀπό, κεφαλή), [in LXX: Ps 151:7*;]
to behead: Mt 14:10, Mk 6:16, 28, Lk 9:9.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Psalms | 151:7 |
| Matthew | 14:10 |
| Mark | 6:16 · 6:28 |
| Luke | 9:9 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἀποκεφαλίζω-ίζω,
behead, [LXX+2nd c.AD+]; of a fish, Dorioap.[Refs 2nd c.AD+]:—passive, [Refs 1st c.BC+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Ps.151.7