μαίνομαι

mainomaiVerbG3105

to rave

From: middle voice from a primary (to long for;

Short Definition

through the idea of insensate craving); to rave as a "maniac"

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to rage, be furious.
2.to rave, be mad
LXX Usage: (הָלַל hith.) (שָׁגַע pu.), a).

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
3
1 Corinthians
1
John
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 14:23
  • Acts 12:15
  • Acts 26:24
  • Acts 26:25
  • John 10:20

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