Strongs Number: G3349
- Greek Word
- μετεωρίζω
- Transliteration
- meteōrizō
- Phonetic
- met-eh-o-rid'-zo
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
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to raise in mid-air that is (figuratively) suspend (passively fluctuate or be anxious)
- Thayers Definition
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1. to rise up on high
a. to put a ship [out to sea] up upon the deep
b. to raise up fortifications
2. metaph.
a. to lift up one's soul, raise his spirits
1. to buoy up with hope
2. to inflate with pride
3. to be elated
4. to take one airs, be puffed up with pride
b. by a metaphor taken from ships that are tossed about on the deep by winds and waves
1. to cause one to waver or fluctuate in the mind
2. to agitate or harass with cares
3. to make anxious
- Origin
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From a compound of G3326 and a collateral form of G142 or perhaps rather of G109 (compare
meteor
) - Bible Usage
- be of doubtful mind.