The meaning of “μαίνομαι”
Understanding maínomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
middle voice from a primary (to long for be beside self (mad). - through the idea of insensate craving) - to rave as a "...
μαίνομαι
middle voice from a primary (to long for be beside self (mad). - through the idea of insensate craving) - to rave as a "maniac"
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 10:20 | “And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?” Word: μαίνομαι (maínomai) | |
| Acts 12:15 | “And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.” Word: μαίνομαι (maínomai) | |
| Acts 26:24 | “And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad.” Word: μαίνομαι (maínomai) | |
| Acts 26:25 | “But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.” Word: μαίνομαι (maínomai) | |
| 1 Corinthians 14:23 | “If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?” Word: μαίνομαι (maínomai) |