Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to pierce
Usage: ἐκ-κεντέω, -ῶ [in LXX chiefly for דָּקַר ;] __1. to prick out, put out (Arist.). __2. to pierce (Polyb., LXX): with accusative of person(s), Jhn.19:37 (LXX), Rev.1:7.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1574
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
9
Books
9
Strong's G1574 Quick Answer
Strong's G1574 ἐκκεντέω (ekkenteo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. ekkenteo (ek-ken-teh'-o) v. 1. to transfix [from G1537 and the base of G2759] It has 9 linked Bible usages across 9 books. Visible English usage signals include sword, should, said, fire, and armor. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- ekkenteo (ek-ken-teh'-o) v. 1. to transfix [from G1537 and the base of G2759]
- Usage
- 9 linked usages
- Books
- 9 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- sword, should, said, fire, and armor
Meaning and Definition
ekkenteo (ek-ken-teh'-o) v. 1. to transfix [from G1537 and the base of G2759] KJV: pierce Root(s): G1537, G2759
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1574. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
English Usage Signals
Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.
sword
should
said
fire
armor
bearer
pierced
would
ephraim
canaanite
dwelt
until
How Strong's G1574 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 6 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1574 (ἐκκεντέω) appears 7 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 1 Chronicles 10:4 — ἐκκέντησόν
- 2 Maccabees 12:6 — ἐξεκέντησεν
- Isaiah 14:19 — ἐκκεκεντημένων
- Jeremiah 44:10 — ἐκκεκεντημένοι
- Joshua 16:10 — ἐξεκέντησαν
Strong's G1574 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1574 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they pierced.
Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.
Strong's G1574 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
6 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And Balaam said to the ass, Because thou hast mocked me; and if I had had a sword in my hand, I would now have killed thee.
And Ephraim did not destroy the Canaanite who dwelt in Gezer; and the Canaanite dwelt in Ephraim until this day, until Pharaoh the king of Egypt went up and took it, and burned it with fire; and the Canaanites, and Perizzites, and the dwellers in Gaza they destroyed, and Pharaoh gave them for a dowry to his daughter.
And he cried out quickly to the young man his armor bearer, and said to him, Draw thy sword, and slay me, lest at any time they should say, A woman slew him: and his young man thrust him through and he died.
Strong's G1574 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
And calling upon God the righteous Judge, he came against those murderers of his brethren, and burned the haven by night, and set the boats on fire, and those that fled thither he slew.
Usage Excerpts
First 9 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1574.
And Balaam said to the ass, Because thou hast mocked me; and if I had had a sword in my hand, I would now have killed thee.
And Ephraim did not destroy the Canaanite who dwelt in Gezer; and the Canaanite dwelt in Ephraim until this day, until Pharaoh the king of Egypt went up and took it, and burned it with fire; and the Canaanites, and Perizzites, and the dwellers in Gaza they destroyed, and Pharaoh gave them for a dowry to his daughter.
And he cried out quickly to the young man his armor bearer, and said to him, Draw thy sword, and slay me, lest at any time they should say, A woman slew him: and his young man thrust him through and he died.
And Saul said to his armor bearer, Draw thy sword, and pierce me through with it, lest these uncircumcised come and mock me. But his armor bearer would not, for he was greatly afraid: so Saul took a sword, and fell upon it.
But thou shalt be cast forth on the mountains, as a loathed carcass, with many dead who have been pierced with swords, going down to the grave.
And though ye should smite the whole host of the Chaldeans that fight against you, and there should be left a few wounded men, these should rise up each in his place, and burn this city with fire.
And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they pierced.
Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.
And calling upon God the righteous Judge, he came against those murderers of his brethren, and burned the haven by night, and set the boats on fire, and those that fled thither he slew.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1574, grouped by book.
Numbers 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Joshua 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Judges 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
John 1 usage, New Testament
Revelation 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G1574 FAQ
What does ekkenteo (ἐκκεντέω) mean?
Ekkenteo (Strong's G1574) is a Greek word most simply glossed "pierce". ekkenteo (ek-ken-teh'-o) v. 1. to transfix [from G1537 and the base of G2759]
How many times is ekkenteo (ἐκκεντέω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 9 linked usages for Strong's G1574 across 9 books.
Where can I study ekkenteo (ἐκκεντέω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1574 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate ekkenteo (ἐκκεντέω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as sword, should, said, fire, armor, and bearer. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1574 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 6 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1574, with linked reader references where each row is available.