Strong's Lexicon seléniazomai: To be moonstruck, to be lunatic, to be epileptic Original Word: σεληνιάζομαι Word Origin: Derived from σελήνη (selene), meaning "moon" Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "seléniazomai," the concept of affliction by evil spirits or physical ailments can be related to Hebrew terms like רוּחַ (ruach, spirit) and חֳלִי (choli, sickness). Usage: The term "seléniazomai" is used in the New Testament to describe a condition that was believed to be influenced by the moon, often translated as "moonstruck" or "lunatic." In the context of the Bible, it refers to individuals who were afflicted with symptoms similar to epilepsy, characterized by seizures and convulsions. The term reflects the ancient belief that the moon had an effect on certain physical and mental conditions. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, many cultures believed that the moon had a direct influence on human behavior and health. This belief was prevalent in Greek and Roman societies, where the term "lunatic" (from "luna," meaning moon) originated. People thought that the phases of the moon could cause or exacerbate mental and physical ailments. In the Jewish context, such conditions were often attributed to demonic influence or spiritual oppression, and healing was sought through divine intervention. HELPS Word-studies 4583 selēniázomai (from 4582 /selḗnē, "moon") – properly, moon-struck, acting like a lunatic – literally, "someone controlled by the moon" rather than reason. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom seléné Definition to be moonstruck, spec. be epileptic (supposedly influenced by the moon) NASB Translation epileptics (1), lunatic (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4583: σεληνιάζομαισεληνιάζομαι; (σελήνη); (literally, to be moon-struck (cf. lunatic); see Wetstein on Matthew 4:24; Suicer, Thesaurus ii. 945f; BB. DD., under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be a lunatic. Middle voice or passive from a presumed derivative of selene; to be moon-struck, i.e. Crazy -- be a lunatic. see GREEK selene Forms and Transliterations σεληνιαζεται σεληνιάζεται σεληνιαζομενους σεληνιαζομένους σελίδας σελισία seleniazetai seleniázetai selēniazetai selēniázetai seleniazomenous seleniazoménous selēniazomenous selēniazoménousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 4:24 V-PPM/P-AMPGRK: δαιμονιζομένους καὶ σεληνιαζομένους καὶ παραλυτικούς NAS: demoniacs, epileptics, paralytics; KJV: and those which were lunatick, and INT: possessed by demons and epileptics and paralytics Matthew 17:15 V-PIM/P-3S Strong's Greek 4583 |
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