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σείω

seiōto shakeHow to read Greek
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Definition

σείω

[in LXX chiefly for רָעַשׁ ;]

to shake, move to and fro: τ. γῆν, Hebrews 12:26 (LXX); pass., ἡ γῆ, Matthew 27:51 (LXX); συκῆ, Revelation 6:13. Metaphorical, to agitate, stir up, with fear or some other emotion: Matthew 21:10; 28:4 (cf. ἀνα-, δια-, κατα-σείω).

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

5 total
  1. Matthew 21:10ἐσείσθη · was stirred
    When Jesus had entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”
  2. Matthew 27:51ἐσείσθη · quaked
    At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split.
  3. Matthew 28:4ἐσείσθησαν · trembled
    The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men.
  4. Hebrews 12:26σείσω · will shake
    At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.”
  5. Revelation 6:13σειομένη · shaken
    …and the stars of the sky fell to the earth like unripe figs dropping from a tree shaken by a great wind.