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Strong's G2979 λακτίζω (laktizo)

Laktizo means “kick” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2979 — yeatheray (“Jeaterai”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2979
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 1

Strong's G2979 Quick Answer

Strong's G2979 λακτίζω (laktizo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. laktizo (lak-tid'-zo) v. 1. to recalcitrate [from adverb lax (heelwise)] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include kick. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
laktizo (lak-tid'-zo) v. 1. to recalcitrate [from adverb lax (heelwise)]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
kick

Meaning and Definition

laktizo (lak-tid'-zo) v. 1. to recalcitrate [from adverb lax (heelwise)] KJV: kick

Original Word
λακτίζω
Transliteration
laktizo
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2979. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G2979 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render laktizo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

kick Acts 9:5

How Strong's G2979 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. 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 New Testament with 2 linked usages.

Strong's G2979 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 G2979 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Acts 9:5 KJV

And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

Acts 26:14 KJV

And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2979.

Acts 9:5 New Testament, KJV
And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
Acts 26:14 New Testament, KJV
And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2979, grouped by book.

Acts 2 usages, New Testament

Strong's G2979 FAQ

What does laktizo (λακτίζω) mean?

Laktizo (Strong's G2979) is a Greek word most simply glossed "kick". laktizo (lak-tid'-zo) v. 1. to recalcitrate [from adverb lax (heelwise)]

How many times is laktizo (λακτίζω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G2979 across 1 book.

Where can I study laktizo (λακτίζω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2979 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate laktizo (λακτίζω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as kick. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.