The meaning of “ἀγανακτέω”
Understanding aganaktéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be much (sore) displeased, have (be moved with, with) indignation. - akin to the base of ἀγκάλη) - to be greatly afflict...
ἀγανακτέω
be much (sore) displeased, have (be moved with, with) indignation. - akin to the base of ἀγκάλη) - to be greatly afflicted, i.e. (figuratively) indignant
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 21:15 | “And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they were sore displeased,” Word: ἀγανακτέω (aganaktéō) | |
| Mark 10:41 | “And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John.” Word: ἀγανακτέω (aganaktéō) | |
| Luke 13:14 | “And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.” Word: ἀγανακτέω (aganaktéō) |