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μαίνομαι G3105
G3105 is the Greek word μαίνομαι, transliterated maínomai. The King James Version most often renders it mad.
What it means
through the idea of insensate craving); to rave as a "maniac".
Where it comes from
middle voice from a primary (to long for.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: be beside self (mad).
Verses using μαίνομαι
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
John 10:20 · KJV
And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?
Acts 12:15 · KJV
And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.
Acts 26:24 · KJV
And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad.
Acts 26:25 · KJV
But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
1 Corinthians 14:23 · KJV
If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?
Common questions
What does Strong's G3105 mean?
G3105 is the Greek word μαίνομαι (maínomai), meaning through the idea of insensate craving); to rave as a "maniac".
How is G3105 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it mad (3 times), art mad (1 time), art beside thyself (1 time), am (1 time).
How many times does G3105 appear in the Bible?
μαίνομαι (maínomai) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3105 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: middle voice from a primary (to long for.
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