μετεωρίζω
meteōrizōVerbG3349
to worry
From: from a compound of G3326 (μετά) and a collateral form of G142 (αἴρω) or perhaps rather G109 (ἀήρ) (compare "meteor");
Short Definition
to raise in mid-air, i.e. (figuratively) suspend (passively, fluctuate or be anxious)
Full Lexicon Entry
in mid air; (b) buoyed up; (with) in suspense; Thuc.; in π. opposite to ἀμέριμνος, see Zorell, ) to raise on high (Thue., Xen. Ob, Mi, Ez, ll with). Metaphorical, (a) to buoy up; pass., to be elated, puffed up (Polyb., Mac, ll. with) (b) to be anxious, in suspense (Polyb., see 70, 10; FlJ, BJ, iv, 2, 5) .
LXX Usage: (גָּבַהּ hi.), (נָשָׂא ni.), (רוּם), *
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
1 timeAppears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
1
Key Passages
- Luke 12:29
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