Lexical Definition
τυμπανίζω tympanízō (toom-pan-id'-zo) to torture G:V
from a derivative of τύπτω (meaning a drum, "tympanum")
torture.
- to stretch on an instrument of torture resembling a drum, and thus beat to death
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἐτυμπανίσθησαν | were tortured | Heb.11.35 |
Abbott-Smith
τυμπανίζω (< τύμπανον, a kettle-drum), [in LXX: I Ki 21:13* (14) (תָּוָה pi?) * ;]
1. to beat a drum.
2. to torture by beating, beat to death (cf. Westc. on He, l.c.): pass., He 11:35.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Samuel | 21:13* |
| Hebrews | 11:35 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
τυμπανίζω-ίζω,
beat a drum, as was done in the worship of Cybele, [Refs 5th c.BC+]:—passive, τυμπανίζεσθαι κατὰ τὰς ἐξόδους march out to the sound of drums, [Refs 1st c.BC+]
__2 τ. ἐπὶ ταῖς θύραις drum with the hand on them, [LXX]
__II perhaps ={ἀποτυμπανίζω} (which is variant), [NT]; coupled with ἀνασκολοπίζεσθαι in [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
__III of orators, 'beat the big drum', [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.1Kgs.21.13* ☩ Heb.11.35