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σείω G4579
G4579 is the Greek word σείω, transliterated seíō. The King James Version most often renders it shake.
What it means
to rock (vibrate, properly, sideways or to and fro), i.e. (generally) to agitate (in any direction; cause to tremble); figuratively, to throw into a tremor (of fear or concern).
Where it comes from
apparently a primary verb.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: move, quake, shake.
Verses using σείω
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 21:10 · KJV
And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?
Matthew 27:51 · KJV
And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;
Matthew 28:4 · KJV
And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
Hebrews 12:26 · KJV
Whose voice then shook the earth: but now he hath promised, saying, Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven.
Revelation 6:13 · KJV
And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4579 mean?
G4579 is the Greek word σείω (seíō), meaning to rock (vibrate, properly, sideways or to and fro), i.e. (generally) to agitate (in any direction; cause to tremble); figuratively, to throw into a tremor (of fear or concern).
How is G4579 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it shake (2 times), moved (1 time), quake (1 time), shaken (1 time).
How many times does G4579 appear in the Bible?
σείω (seíō) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4579 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently a primary verb.
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