### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Greek word **tínō**, represented by `{{G5099}}`, means **to pay a price, i.e. as a penalty**. It is a rare term, appearing only **1 time** in **1 unique verse** in the Bible. Its singular use defines the concept of being punished.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
In its sole biblical appearance, `{{G5099}}` is used to describe the fate of those who are separated from God. The text states they "shall be **punished** with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power" [[2 Thessalonians 1:9]]. The word conveys the idea of a penalty being paid, which is specifically defined in this context as an eternal separation from the Lord's presence and glory.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words clarify the context of the penalty described:
* `{{G1349}}` **díkē** (vengeance): This word for justice or vengeance is used alongside `{{G5099}}` in its only occurrence [[2 Thessalonians 1:9]]. It is also seen in contexts where divine retribution is expected, as when barbarians assumed a man was a murderer whom "**vengeance** suffereth not to live" [[Acts 28:4]].
* `{{G3639}}` **ólethros** (destruction): This term specifies the nature of the punishment. The penalty is "everlasting **destruction**" [[2 Thessalonians 1:9]]. It is also used to describe the **destruction** that snares and temptations can bring upon men [[1 Timothy 6:9]].
* `{{G166}}` **aiṓnios** (everlasting): This word describes the duration of the punishment. The destruction is **everlasting** [[2 Thessalonians 1:9]], but this same word is also used to describe the contrasting concepts of **everlasting** life [[John 3:16]] and eternal **glory** [[1 Peter 5:10]].
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{G5099}}` is significant despite its rarity, focusing entirely on the final consequences of divine judgment.
* **The Price of Unrighteousness:** The core meaning of **tínō** is to pay a penalty. Its use in [[2 Thessalonians 1:9]] frames the final judgment not as a random event, but as a just consequence, a price paid.
* **The Nature of Punishment:** The punishment is explicitly defined as "everlasting **destruction**" [[2 Thessalonians 1:9]], which is characterized by separation from the **presence** `{{G4383}}` of the **Lord** `{{G2962}}` and the **glory** `{{G1391}}` of His **power** `{{G2479}}`.
* **Divine Justice:** The word appears with `{{G1349}}` **díkē** (justice, vengeance), underscoring that the penalty is an execution of divine justice. This is reinforced in other uses of `díkē`, such as the "**vengeance** of eternal fire" mentioned in [[Jude 1:7]].
### Summary
In summary, `{{G5099}}` provides a specific and potent definition of punishment as paying a penalty. Though used only once, its context in [[2 Thessalonians 1:9]], supported by associated terms for destruction, eternity, and justice, powerfully outlines the concept of final judgment as an everlasting separation from the presence and glory of God. It highlights that this consequence is presented as a just penalty.
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