Definition
μετ-εωρίζω
(μετέωρος, (a) in mid air; (b) buoyed up; (with) in suspense; Thuc.; in π. opposite to ἀμέριμνος, see Zorell, see word) [in LXX: Ob 4 (גָּבַהּ hi.), Micah 4:1 (נָשָׂא ni.), Psalm 131:1, Ezekiel 10:16-17, 19 (רוּם), 2Ma.5.17 2Mac.7.34, 3Ma.6.5 * ;]
to raise on high (Thue., Xen., al.; Ob, Mi, Ez, ll with). Metaphorical,
(a) to buoy up; pass., to be elated, puffed up (Polyb., al., Psalm 2:1-12, 3 Mac, ll. with)
(b) to be anxious, in suspense (Polyb., see 70, 10; FlJ, BJ, iv, 2, 5) : Luke 12:29.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as μετεωρίζω:
- הוּאhu“he/she/it”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
1 total
- Luke 12:29μετεωρίζεσθε · worry about [it]And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. Do not worry about it.