Strong's Lexicon mania: Madness, frenzy Original Word: μανία Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb μαίνομαι (mainomai), meaning "to be mad" or "to rage." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "mania," similar concepts of madness or folly can be found in Hebrew words such as אִוֶּלֶת (ivvelet, Strong's H200) meaning "folly" or "foolishness," and שִׁגָּעוֹן (shigga'on, Strong's H7697) meaning "madness." Usage: In the New Testament, "mania" refers to a state of madness or irrational behavior. It is used to describe a condition of being out of one's mind, often associated with intense emotional disturbance or frenzy. The term can imply a loss of self-control or a departure from rational thought. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, madness was often viewed as a condition caused by divine or supernatural forces. It was sometimes associated with prophetic inspiration or possession by spirits. The concept of mania was also linked to the idea of being overwhelmed by strong emotions or passions, which could lead to irrational actions. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 3130 manía (root of English terms like "maniac, mania") – madness; irrational rage (temporary insanity). See 3105 (mainomai). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom mainomai Definition frenzy, madness NASB Translation mad (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3130: μανίαμανία, μανίας, ἡ (μαίνομαι), madness, frenzy: Acts 26:24. (From Theognis, Herodotus down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance madness, frenzyFrom mainomai; craziness -- (+ make) X mad. see GREEK mainomai Forms and Transliterations μανία μανιάκην μανιάκης μανιαν μανίαν μανίας manian maníanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 26:24 N-AFSGRK: γράμματα εἰς μανίαν περιτρέπει NAS: learning is driving you mad. INT: learning to insanity turns |
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