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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