Lexical Definition
φρυάσσω phryássō (froo-as'-so) to rage G:V
akin to βρύω, βρύχω
rage.
- to snort (as a spirited horse), i.e. (figuratively) to make a tumult
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἐφρύαξαν | did rage | Acts.4.25 |
| εφρύαξαν | neigh | LXX.Ps.2.1 |
Abbott-Smith
† φρυάσσω (so Ps, l.c., NT; elsewhere depon., φρυάσσομαι, Att.. -ττ-), [in LXX: Ps 2:1 (רָגַשׁ), II Mac 7:34 R, III Mac 2:2 * ;]
prop., of horses, to neigh, whinny and prance (Plut., al.). Metaph., to be wanton, insolent: Ac 4:25 (LXX).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Psalms | 2:1 |
| Acts | 4:25 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
φρυάσσομαι-άσσομαι,
Attic dialect φρυάσσομαιάττομαι, properly of spirited, high-fed horses, neigh, whinny and prance, [Refs 3rd c.BC+]; φ. πρὸς τοὺς ἀγῶνας neigh eagerly for the race, [Refs 1st c.AD+]; also of a cock, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
__2 metaphorically of men, to be wanton, haughty, insolent, [φρυάσσομαιάσσου “Anthologia Graeca” 12.33 (1st c.BC: Meleager Epigrammaticus), compare 2nd c.AD: Galenus Medicus 10.180: also with \_accusative\_, Ἔρωτες σκῦλα φρυάσσομαιασσόμενοι “APl.” 4.215 (1st c.AD: Philippus Epigrammaticus)">Refs 1st c.BC+]; φ. ἐπί τινι to be proud of a thing, [Refs 1st c.BC+]
__3 transitive, ={καταπλήττω}, [Refs 4th c.BC+]
__II active φρυάσσομαιάσσω [LXX+NT]; of birds, [Refs 1st c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Ps.2.1 ☩ Acts.4.25