Strong's Lexicon mainomai: to be mad, to rave, to be insane Original Word: μαίνομαι Word Origin: A primary verb Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "mainomai," the concept of madness or being out of one's mind can be found in Hebrew words like שָׁגַע (shaga, Strong's H7696) and הָלַל (halal, Strong's H1984), which can mean to be mad or to act foolishly. Usage: The Greek verb "mainomai" is used to describe a state of madness or insanity. It conveys the idea of being out of one's mind, often in a way that is perceived as irrational or frenzied. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe someone who is thought to be speaking or acting irrationally, often in the context of spiritual fervor or divine inspiration. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, madness was often associated with divine possession or inspiration. The concept of being "mad" could carry both negative connotations of irrationality and positive connotations of being touched by the divine. In Jewish and early Christian contexts, accusations of madness could be used to discredit prophets or apostles who were seen as challenging established norms or authorities. HELPS Word-studies 3105 maínomai (the root of the English terms, "maniac" and "mania") – to rave, full of inner rage (fury); to act as though out of one's senses – getting so mad (angry) it amounts to acting "mad" (temporarily deranged). Example: Jn 10:19,20: "19A division occurred again among the Jews because of these words. 20Many of them were saying, 'He has a demon and is insane (3105 /maínomai). Why do you listen to Him?' " (NASU). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the root man- Definition to rage, be mad NASB Translation am (1), insane (1), mad (1), mind (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3105: μαίνομαιμαίνομαι; (from Homer down); to be mad, to rave: said of one who so speaks that he seems not to be in his right mind, Acts 12:15; Acts 26:24; 1 Corinthians 14:23; opposed to σωφροσύνης ῤήματα ἀποφθέγγεσθαι, Acts 26:25; joined with δαιμόνιον ἔχειν, John 10:20. (Compare: ἐμμαίνομαι.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be beside oneself, rageMiddle voice from a primary mao (to long for; through the idea of insensate craving); to rave as a "maniac" -- be beside self (mad). Forms and Transliterations μαινεσθε μαίνεσθε μαινεται μαίνεται Μαινη μαίνη Μαίνῃ μαινομαι μαίνομαι μαινομένω μαιούσθε μαιωθήσονται Maine Mainē Maínei Maínēi mainesthe maínesthe mainetai maínetai mainomai maínomaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance John 10:20 V-PIM/P-3SGRK: ἔχει καὶ μαίνεται τί αὐτοῦ NAS: a demon and is insane. Why KJV: a devil, and is mad; why hear ye INT: he has and is mad why him Acts 12:15 V-PIM/P-2S Acts 26:24 V-PIM/P-2S Acts 26:25 V-PIM/P-1S 1 Corinthians 14:23 V-PIM/P-2P Strong's Greek 3105 |
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