Lexical Definition
ἐκκεντέω ekkentéō (ek-ken-teh'-o) to pierce G:V
from ἐκ and the base of κέντρον
pierce.
- to transfix
Usage: 6 forms in 8 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἐξεκέντησαν | pierced | Rev.1.7 |
| they have pierced | John.19.37 | |
| εξεκέντησεν | stabbed | LXX.Judg.9.54 |
| εξεκέντησά | I would have stabbed | LXX.Num.22.29 |
| εκκεκεντημένων | being stabbed | LXX.Isa.14.19 |
| εκκεκεντημένοι | being pierced | LXX.Lam.4.9 |
| having been stabbed | LXX.Jer.37.10 | |
| εκκέντησόν | stab | LXX.1Chr.10.4 |
Abbott-Smith
ἐκ-κεντέω, -ῶ [in LXX chiefly for דָּקַר ;]
1. to prick out, put out (Arist.).
2. to pierce (Polyb., LXX): c. acc pers., Jo 19:37 (LXX), Re 1:7.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| John | 19:37 |
| Revelation | 1:7 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἐκκεντέω,
prick out, put out, ὄμματα [Refs 4th c.BC+]
__II pierce, stab, [LXX+2nd c.BC+]
__II.2 massacre, [LXX]
__III intransitive, of hair, stand out, project, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Num.22.29 ☩ LXX.Josh.16.10