πελεκίζω

pelekizōto beheadHow to read Greek
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Definition

πελεκίζω

(πέλεκυς, a battle-axe),

to out off with an axe, esp. to behead: with accusative, Revelation 20:4 (Polyb., al.).

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Occurrences

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  1. Revelation 20:4πεπελεκισμένων · had been beheaded
    Then I saw the thrones, and those seated on them had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or hands. And they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.