Strong’s G3856 · Greek

παραδειγματίζω
paradeigmatízō

Definition

to show alongside (the public), i.e. expose to infamy

Etymology

from G3844 (παρά) and G1165 (δειγματίζω);

Where the KJV renders it

  • make a public example
  • put to an open shame

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What the first audience heard

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