σεληνιάζομαι
selēniazomaibe epilepticHow to read Greek
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Definition
σεληνιάζω
(σελήνη),
act, in Manetho (Caren., 4, 81), in NT depon. -ομαι,
to be moonstruck, i.e. epileptic (epilepsy being supposed to be influenced by the moon): Matthew 4:24; 17:15.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Matthew 4:24σεληνιαζομένους · [those] having seizuresNews about Him spread all over Syria, and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering acute pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed, and He healed them.
- Matthew 17:15σεληνιάζεται · He has seizures“Lord, have mercy on my son,” he said. “He has seizures and is suffering terribly. He often falls into the fire or into the water.