φραγελλόω
phragellóō
G5417 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To whip or lash with a scourge, particularly as an act of corporal punishment; also, to subject someone to flogging by means of a whip.
Semantic Range
to whip with a lash, to scourge as judicial punishment, to flog, to subject to Roman-style whipping
Root / Etymology
Loanword from Latin 'flagellum' (scourge, whip), adapted in Greek as φραγέλλιον (whip), from which the verb is derived. The root is not native to Greek but reflects Roman punitive practices.
Historical & Contextual Notes
In the Koine period, φραγελλόω is a rare term, primarily encountered in the context of Roman judicial punishment, where flogging with a whip (flagellum) often preceded crucifixion or other severe penalties. Its usage in the New Testament (e.g., Matt 27:26; Mark 15:15; John 19:1) reflects this Roman legal custom, distinct from the more common Greek verbs for beating or flogging (e.g., μαστιγόω). The term does not appear in Classical Greek and is a Hellenistic/Koine borrowing reflecting the socio-legal influence of Roman rule. English translations usually render it as 'scourge' or 'flog', but the specific association with Roman judicial corporal punishment is not always conveyed. The word appears mostly in the passive voice, denoting the receiving of such punishment.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from a presumed equivalent of the Latin flagellum; to whip, i.e. lash as a public punishment:--scourge.
Root Family
φραγελλ- (phragellóō) — to whip, to scourge, to flog
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G5417-01 |
φραγελλώσας | phragellosas | V AOR ACT PTCP NOM M SG |
having scourged | having flogged | having flogged | 2 |
Occurrences in Scripture
2 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G5417-01 |
Matthew 27:26 | φραγελλώσας | phragellosas | V AOR ACT PTCP NOM M SG |
having scourged | having flogged | having flogged |
G5417-01 |
Mark 15:15 | φραγελλώσας | phragellosas | V AOR ACT PTCP NOM M SG |
having scourged | having flogged | having scourged |