Definition
μάστιξ, -ιγος, ἡ
[in LXX for שׁוֹט, etc. ;]
a whip, scourge: Acts 22:24, Hebrews 11:36; metaphorically, of disease or suffering as a divine chastisement (cf. Psalm 89:33, Proverbs 3:12, 2Ma.9.11), Mark 3:10; 5:29, 34, Luke 7:21
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as μάστιξ:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
6 total
- Mark 3:10μάστιγας · diseasesFor He had healed so many that all who had diseases were pressing forward to touch Him.
- Mark 5:29μάστιγος · afflictionImmediately her bleeding stopped, and she sensed in her body that she was healed of her affliction.
- Mark 5:34μάστιγός · affliction“Daughter,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be free of your affliction.”
- Luke 7:21μαστίγων · afflictionsAt that very hour Jesus healed many people of their diseases, afflictions, and evil spirits, and He gave sight to many who were blind.
- Acts 22:24μάστιξιν · be flogged…the commander ordered that Paul be brought into the barracks. He directed that Paul be flogged and interrogated to determine the reason for this outcry against him.
- Hebrews 11:36μαστίγων · floggingStill others endured mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment.