Greek Word Study
The meaning of “σεληνιάζομαι”
Understanding selēniázomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
middle voice or passive from a presumed derivative of σελήνη be a lunatic. - to be moon-struck, i.e. crazy
G4583
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
σεληνιάζομαι
Phoneticsel-ay-nee-ad'-zom-ahee
Transliterationselēniázomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
middle voice or passive from a presumed derivative of σελήνη be a lunatic. - to be moon-struck, i.e. crazy
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 4:24 | “And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.” Word: σεληνιάζομαι (selēniázomai) | |
| Matthew 17:15 | “Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water.” Word: σεληνιάζομαι (selēniázomai) |