Lexical Definition
ὑπωπιάζω hypōpiázō (hoop-o-pee-ad'-zo) to wear out G:V
from a compound of ὑπό and a derivative of ὀπτάνομαι
keep under, weary.
- to hit under the eye (buffet or disable an antagonist as a pugilist), i.e. (figuratively) to tease or annoy (into compliance), subdue (one's passions)
Abbott-Smith
* ὑπωπιάζω (< ὑπώπιον, (a) the part of the face below the eyes; (b) a blow on the face),
to strike under the eye, give a black eye:
metaph.,
(a) of persistent annoyance (RV, wear out), Lk 18:6;
(b) of severe self-discipline (R, txt. buffet, mg. bruise), I Co 9:27 (v. Field, Notes, 71, 174).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Luke | 18:6 |
| 1 Corinthians | 9:27 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ὑπωπιάζω-άζω,
strike one under the eye, give him a black eye:—passive, have a black eye, ὑπωπιάζωασμέναι [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II metaphorically, bruise, mortify, [NT]; also, annoy greatly, wear out, τινα [NT+1st c.AD+]