σείω
seiōVerbG4579
to shake
From: apparently a primary verb;
Short Definition
to rock (vibrate, properly, sideways or to and fro), i.e. (generally) to agitate (in any direction; cause to tremble); figuratively, to throw into a tremor (of fear or concern)
Full Lexicon Entry
to shake, move to and fro: γῆν, (LXX); pass., ἡ γῆ, (LXX); συκῆ. Metaphorical, to agitate, stir up, with fear or some other emotion.
LXX Usage: chiefly for רָעַשׁ
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
5 timesAppears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Matthew
3
Hebrews
1
Revelation
1
Key Passages
- Hebrews 12:26
- Matthew 21:10
- Matthew 27:51
- Matthew 28:4
- Revelation 6:13
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