Strong's Number G5299

ὑπωπιάζω

hupopiazo · hoop-o-pee-ad'-zo

Transliteration:

hupopiazo{hoop-o-pee-ad'-zo}

Word Origin:

from a compound of 5259 and a derivative of 3700

TDNT:

8:590,1239

Part of Speech:

verb

Strong's Definition:

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)

Usage in the KJV:

weary 1, keep under 1

Total: 2
Occurs 2 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

to beat black and blue, to smite so as to cause bruises and livid spots
1. like a boxer one buffets his body, handle it roughly, discipline by hardships
metaph.
1. to give one intolerable annoyance
  1. beat one out, wear one out
2. by entreaties
that part of the face that is under the eyes