Know the Word.

Greek word

dérō

δέρω

What it means

properly, to flay, i.e. to scourge, or to thrash

properly, to flay, i.e. (by implication) to scourge, or (by analogy) to thrash

Where it comes from

a primary verb

How the King James translates it

  • beat5
  • beaten5
  • some1
  • smitest1
  • beateth1
  • smite1

Every place it appears 14

Matthew21:35
John18:23
1 Corinthians9:26
2 Corinthians11:20
dérō — Greek word meaning “properly, to flay, i.e. to scourge”