Strong's Greek · G5097
τιμωρέω
timōréō
Definitionproperly, to protect one's honor, i.e. to avenge (inflict a penalty)
Derivationfrom a comparative of G5092 (τιμή) and ouros (a guard);
KJV usagepunish
Occurrences2 in the KJV · 2 verses
τιμωρέω in Scripture
Acts 22:5
As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring them which were there bound unto Jerusalem, for to be punished.
Acts 26:11
And I punished them oft in every synagogue, and compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted them even unto strange cities.