Strong's Number G5097

τιμωρέω
timoreo · tim-o-reh'-o
Transliteration:
timoreo{tim-o-reh'-o}
Word Origin:
from a comparative of 5092 and ouros (a guard)
Part of Speech:
verb
Strong's Definition:
properly, to protect one's honor, i.e. to avenge (inflict a penalty)
Usage in the KJV:
punish 2

Total: 2
Occurs 2 times in the Greek text.
Definition:
  1. to be a guardian or avenger of honour
    1. to succour, come to the help of
  2. to avenge
  3. in the NT, to take vengeance on one, to punish