G4525: σαίνω
saínō · “to shake”
Definition
to wag (as a dog its tail fawningly), i.e. (generally) to shake (figuratively, disturb)
KJV translates it as: move
Word origin: akin to G4579 (σείω);
Extended definition
σαίνω
1. prop. (Hom., al.), of dogs, to wag the tail, fawn.
2. Metaphorical, of persons, with accusative, to fawn upon, flatter, beguile: pass., 1Th.3:3 (for conjectural emendations of the text, see ICC, and M, Th., in l).†
(AS)
1. prop. (Hom., al.), of dogs, to wag the tail, fawn.
2. Metaphorical, of persons, with accusative, to fawn upon, flatter, beguile: pass., 1Th.3:3 (for conjectural emendations of the text, see ICC, and M, Th., in l).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4525 is translated
- to be moved ×1
Bible verses with G4525 (saínō)
Saínō appears in 1 verse.
- 1 Thessalonians 3:3
That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.