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 time

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

Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 12:29

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