μαντεύομαι
manteuomaiVerbG3132
to divine
From: from a derivative of G3105 (μαίνομαι) (meaning a prophet, as supposed to rave through inspiration);
Short Definition
to divine, i.e. utter spells (under pretense of foretelling
Full Lexicon Entry
to divine, practise divination.
Synonyms
προφητεύω, which see, in distinction from which μ. is used in LXX and NT only of false prophets and those who practise the heathen arts of divination and soothsaying
LXX Usage: for קָסַם
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
1 timeAppears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
1
Key Passages
- Acts 16:16
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