Original: ὑπωπιάζω

Transliteration: hypōpiázō

Phonetic: hoop-o-pee-ad'-zo

Short Definition: Keep under

- Original: ὑπωπιάζω

- Transliteration: Hupopiazo

- Phonetic: hoop-o-pee-ad'-zo

- Definition:

1. to beat black and blue, to smite so as to cause bruises and livid spots

a. like a boxer one buffets his body, handle it roughly, discipline by hardships

2. metaph.

a. to give one intolerable annoyance

1. beat one out, wear one out

b. by entreaties

3. that part of the face that is under the eyes

- Origin: from a compound of G5259 and a derivative of G3700

- TDNT entry: 17:50,1

- Part(s) of speech: Verb

- Strong's: From a compound of G5259 and a derivative of G3700; to hit under the eye (buffet or disable an antagonist as a pugilist) that is (figuratively) to tease or annoy (into compliance) subdue (one´ s passions): - keep under weary.