sting

Found 2 times in the King James Bible

H5391 Hebrew
G2759 Greek

English Definition

to strike with a sting (as a serpent); figuratively, to oppress with interest on a loan

ע Hebrew (Old Testament)

Original Script

נָשַׁךְ

Transliteration

nâshak

Strong's Reference H5391

Ω Greek (New Testament)

Original Script

κέντρον

Transliteration

dorbôwn

Strong's Reference G2759
Greek Meaning

a goad

"Sting" translates different words in the original languages. In the Old Testament (Hebrew) it corresponds to H5391, while in the New Testament (Greek) it corresponds to G2759. Context determines which original word is being used.

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