Lexical Definition
ὀχλέω ochléō (okh-leh'-o) to disturb G:V
from ὄχλος
vex.
- to mob, i.e. (by implication) to harass
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ὀχλουμένουσ | being tormented | Acts.5.16 |
Abbott-Smith
** ὀχλέω, -ῶ (< ὄχλος), [in LXX: To 6:7, III Mac 5:41*;]
to move, disturb; hence, generally, to trouble, vex: pass., Ac 5:16 (act. absol., = pass., to be in a tumult, III Mac 5.41; cf. ἐν-, παρ-εν-οχλέω, and v. MM, xviii).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Acts | 5:16 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ὀχλέω-έω,
(ὄχλος) move, disturb, ψηφῖδες ἅπασαι ὀχλέωεῦνται all the pebbles are rolled or swept away by the water, [Refs 8th c.BC+]
__II generally, trouble, importune, with accusative, [ὀχλέωεῖς μάτην με 4th-5th c.BC: Aeschylus Tragicus “Prometheus Vinctus” 1001 ">Refs 5th c.BC+]; disturb citizens by false alarms, Aen. Tact.[Refs]to be troublesome or irksome, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ὀ. πρὸς αὐγάς impede the sight, [Refs 5th c.BC+], etc.:—passive, to be troubled, ὑπέρ τινος [Refs 4th c.BC+]; compare ἐνοχλέω: later with infinitive, μὴ ὀχλέωοῦ δὲ πέμπειν τι ἡμῖν don't trouble to.., [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
__III in passive, to be crowded, ὁδὸς.. ἥτις οὐ πολὺ ὀχλέωεῖται [Refs 1st c.AD+]