Lexicon skulló: To trouble, to harass, to distress Original Word: σκύλλω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance trouble, annoyApparently a primary verb; to flay, i.e. (figuratively) to harass -- trouble(self). HELPS Word-studies 4660 skýllō (from skylon, "skin, pelt") – properly, skin alive, mangle (flay); (figuratively) harass, extremely annoy. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. verb Definition to skin, fig. to trouble NASB Translation distressed (1), trouble (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4660: σκύλλωσκύλλω; perfect passive participle ἐσκυλμενος; present middle imperative 2 person singular σκύλλου; (σκῦλον, which see); a. to skin, flay (Anthol.). b. to rend, mangle (Aeschylus Pers. 577); to vex, trouble, annoy (Herodian, 7, 3, 9 (4)): τινα, Mark 5:35; Luke 8:49; passive, ἐσκυλμένοι (Vulg.vexati) (R. V. distressed), Matthew 9:36 G L T Tr WH; middle to give oneself trouble, trouble oneself: μή σκύλλου, Luke 7:6. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for σκύλλω, the concept of being troubled or distressed can be related to several Hebrew terms that convey similar meanings, such as: Usage: The verb σκύλλω is used in the New Testament to describe a state of being troubled or distressed. It often conveys a sense of being harassed or wearied by external circumstances or pressures. Context: The Greek verb σκύλλω appears in the New Testament to depict a condition of distress or harassment. It is used metaphorically to describe the spiritual and emotional state of individuals who are burdened or troubled. This term is notably used in Matthew 9:36, where Jesus observes the crowds and perceives them as "harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd" (BSB). Here, σκύλλω conveys the deep compassion of Jesus for those who are spiritually lost and oppressed, lacking guidance and care. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 9:36 V-RPM/P-NMPGRK: ὅτι ἦσαν ἐσκυλμένοι καὶ ἐρριμμένοι NAS: for them, because they were distressed and dispirited INT: because they were wearied and cast away Mark 5:35 V-PIA-2S Luke 7:6 V-PMM/P-2S Luke 8:49 V-PMA-2S Strong's Greek 4660 |
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