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 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 16:16

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