Strong’s G3036 · Greek
λιθοβολέω
lithoboléō
Definition
to throw stones, i.e. lapidate
Etymology
from a compound of G3037 (λίθος) and G906 (βάλλω);
Where the KJV renders it
- stone
- cast stones
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