σείω (seíō) — Move
Greek word study: σείω (seíō), Strong's G4579. to rock (vibrate, properly, sideways or to and fro), i.e. (generally) to agitate (in any direction; cause to tremble); figuratively, to thro
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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)
KJV translation words: move, quake, shake
Strong's G4579 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 21:10 and last appears in Revelation 6:13.
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Verses (all 5)
- Matthew 21:10 — ἐσείσθη — was stirred
- Matthew 27:51 — ἐσείσθη — was shaken
- Matthew 28:4 — ἐσείσθησαν — trembled
- Hebrews 12:26 — σείσω — will shake
- Revelation 6:13 — σειομένη — being shaken
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: G383 ἀνασείω (anaseíō), G1286 διασείω (diaseíō), G2678 κατασείω (kataseíō), G4525 σαίνω (saínō), G4578 σεισμός (seismós).
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What does seíō (G4579) mean?
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).
How is G4579 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G4579 as: move, quake, shake.
How often does σείω (seíō) appear?
Strong's G4579 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 21:10 and last appears in Revelation 6:13.
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