πλήκτης

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greekNew TestamentNoun · masculine2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

πλήκτης, -ου, ὁ

(πλήσσω), [in Sm.: Psalm 35:15 * ;]

a striker, brawler: 1 Timothy 3:3, Titus 1:7 (Arist., Plut., al.).

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. 1 Timothy 3:3πλήκτην · violent
    …not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money.
  2. Titus 1:7πλήκτην · violent
    As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach—not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money.