Strong's Lexicon aphrizó: To foam Original Word: ἀφρίζω Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ἀφρός (aphros), meaning "foam." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "aphrizó," the concept of foaming or frothing can be related to Hebrew words describing agitation or turmoil, such as רָעַשׁ (ra'ash - to shake, quake) or רָגַז (ragaz - to tremble, be agitated). Usage: The verb "aphrizó" is used in the New Testament to describe the physical manifestation of foaming at the mouth, often associated with a person experiencing a seizure or being under demonic influence. It conveys a sense of uncontrolled physical reaction, typically in a context of distress or spiritual oppression. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, foaming at the mouth was often associated with epilepsy or other medical conditions that were not well understood. In the Jewish and Greco-Roman cultures, such symptoms could also be interpreted as signs of demonic possession or spiritual affliction. The cultural understanding of these phenomena often intertwined physical and spiritual explanations, reflecting a worldview where the spiritual realm had a direct impact on physical health. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom aphros Definition to foam at the mouth NASB Translation foaming (1), foams (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 875: ἀφρίζωἀφρίζω; (ἀφρός); to foam: Mark 9:18, 20. (Sophocles El. 719; Diodorus 3, 10; Athen. 11, 43, p. 472 a.; (others).) (Compare: ἐπαφρίζω.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance foam. From aphros; to froth at the mouth (in epilepsy) -- foam. see GREEK aphros Forms and Transliterations αφριζει αφρίζει ἀφρίζει αφριζων αφρίζων ἀφρίζων αφρόνως ηφρονεύσαντο aphrizei aphrízei aphrizon aphrizōn aphrízon aphrízōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 9:18 V-PIA-3SGRK: αὐτόν καὶ ἀφρίζει καὶ τρίζει NAS: him, it slams him [to the ground] and he foams [at the mouth], and grinds KJV: him: and he foameth, and gnasheth INT: him and he foams and gnashes Mark 9:20 V-PPA-NMS Strong's Greek 875 |
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