The meaning of “σείω”
Understanding seíō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparently a primary verb move, quake, shake. - to rock (vibrate, properly, sideways or to and fro), i.e. (generally) to...
σείω
apparently a primary verb move, quake, shake. - 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)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 21:10 | “And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?” Word: σείω (seíō) | |
| Matthew 27:51 | “And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;” Word: σείω (seíō) | |
| Matthew 28:4 | “And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. ” Word: σείω (seíō) | |
| Hebrews 12:26 | “Whose voice then shook the earth: but now he hath promised, saying, Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven.” Word: σείω (seíō) | |
| Revelation 6:13 | “And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind.” Word: σείω (seíō) |