Lexical Definition
σεληνιάζομαι selēniázomai (sel-ay-nee-ad'-zom-ahee) be epileptic G:V
middle voice or passive from a presumed derivative of σελήνη
be a lunatic.
- to be moon-struck, i.e. crazy
Usage: 2 forms in 2 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| σεληνιαζομένουσ | those being epileptic | Matt.4.24 |
| σεληνιάζεται | he is epileptic | Matt.17.15 |
Abbott-Smith
*† σεληνιάζω (< σελήνη), act, in Manetho (Carm., 4, 81), in NT depon. -ομαι,
to be moonstruck, i.e. epileptic (epilepsy being supposed to be influenced by the moon): Mt 4:24 17:15.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Matthew | 4:24 · 17:15 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
σεληνιάζομαι-ιάζομαι,
passive, to be moonstruck, i.e. epileptic, [NT+2nd c.AD+]
__2 to be sublunar, i.e. subject to change and decay, -ομένης τῆς φύσεως[Refs 5th c.BC+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Matt.4.24