smiting

And I took great pleasure in smiting one with ye olde head basher as he and his fellow revolutionaries tried to launch a solid oak garden bench at me and my colleagues.

7/7 Bombs – Police To Blame SHOCK! « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2010

Presently, she took the dulcimer, for her hand was cunning in smiting it, and she began repeating to an accompaniment these couplets,

The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night 2006

This is why Woodward got a 2-star smiting from the “Avenging Angel”.

Think Progress » Tonight on Larry King: Woodward’s Disingenuous Attempt to Rehabilitate Himself 2005

For his conviction and resignation, Cunningham received a 5-star smiting from the Avenging Angel …

Think Progress » Duke Cunningham resigns 2005

‘Marchurst, by God!’ he said in English, smiting his leg with his open hand.

Madame Midas 2003

It is reproofs that he intends; and these he calls smiting, in opposition unto the flattering compliance of wicked men with one another in the enjoyment of their dainties, and with respect unto that smart unto the mind and affections wherewith some of them are sometimes accompanied.

The Sermons of John Owen 1616-1683 1968

'Marchurst, by God!' he said in English, smiting his leg with his open hand.

Madame Midas Fergus Hume 1895

Therefore also will I make thee sick in smiting thee, in making thee desolate because of thy sins.

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume IV (Isaiah to Malachi) 1721

Note, That which God designs, in smiting us, is to turn us to himself and to set us a seeking him; and, if this point be not gained by less judgments, greater may be expected.

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume IV (Isaiah to Malachi) 1721

God's smiting his hands together, as well as the prophet's smiting, is in token of a holy indignation at their wickedness, which was really very astonishing.

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume IV (Isaiah to Malachi) 1721