Strong’s G2009 · Greek

ἐπιτιμία
epitimía

Definition

properly, esteem, i.e. citizenship; used (in the sense of G2008 (ἐπιτιμάω)) of a penalty

Etymology

from a compound of G1909 (ἐπί) and G5092 (τιμή);

Where the KJV renders it

  • punishment

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