5180.  Strong's Dictionary Study

5180. tupto {toop'-to}; 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 3817 and 3960, which denote a [usually single] blow with

the hand or any instrument, or 4141 with the fist [or a hammer],

or 4474 with the palm; as well as from 5177, an accidental

collision); by implication, to punish; figuratively, to offend

(the conscience): --beat, smite, strike, wound.[ql

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