G3817–παίω–paiō

while they taunted Him, saying, "Christ, prove yourself a Prophet by telling us who it was that struck you."

παίσας paisas “having struck”

But one of those who stood by drew his sword and struck a blow at the High Priest's servant, cutting off his ear.

ἔπαισεν epaisen “struck”

or blindfolded Him, and then challenged Him. "Prove to us," they said, "that you are a prophet, by telling us who it was that struck you."

παίσας paisas “having struck”

Simon Peter, however, having a sword, drew it, and, aiming at the High Priest's servant, cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.

ἔπαισεν epaisen “he struck”

Their mission was not to kill, but to cause awful agony for five months; and this agony was like that which a scorpion inflicts when it stings a man.

παίσῃ paisē “it may strike”