σαλεύω
saleuōVerbG4531
to shake
From: from G4535 (σάλος);
Short Definition
to waver, i.e. agitate, rock, topple or (by implication) destroy; figuratively, to disturb, incite
Full Lexicon Entry
prop., of the action of wind, storm, etc., to agitate, shake: of a reed,; a house; the earth; the heavenly bodies,; of a vessel shaken in filling. Metaphorical, (a) to shake, i.e. to render insecure: τὰ σαλευόμενα, τὰ μὴ.; (b) with accusative of person(s), to cast down from a sense of security and happiness: (LXX); (with) to unsettle or drive away: pass., νοός; (d) to stir up: ὄχλους.
LXX Usage: for מוֹט, זוּעַ, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
14 timesAppears 14 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
4
Luke
4
Hebrews
2
Matthew
2
2 Thessalonians
1
Key Passages
- 2 Thessalonians 2:2
- Acts 17:13
- Acts 4:31
- Hebrews 12:27
- Luke 6:38
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