a primary verb (in a strengthened form); to "thump", i.e. cudgel or pummel (properly, with a stick or bastinado), but in any case by repeated blows; thus differing from
G3817 and
G3960, which denote a (usually single) blow with the hand or any instrument, or
G4141 with the fist (or a hammer), or
G4474 with the palm; as well as from
G5177, an accidental collision); by implication, to punish; figuratively, to offend (the conscience):--beat, smite, strike, wound.