G4531 σαλεύω (saleúō) — to shake

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G4531

to waver, i.e. agitate, rock, topple or (by implication) destroy; figuratively, to disturb, incite

KJV usage: :--move, shake (together), which can(-not) be shaken, stir up.

Etymology: from ;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

to make to rock, to shake, Mt. 11:7; 24:29; Mk. 13:25; Lk. 6:38, 48; 7:24; 21:26; Acts 4:31; 16:26; Heb. 12:26; met. to stir up, excite the people, Acts 17:13; to agitate, disturb mentally, Acts 2:25; 2 Thess. 2:2; pass. impl. to totter, be ready to fall, be near to ruin, met. Heb. 12:36, 27*

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 11:7 Matthew 24:29 Mark 13:25 Luke 6:38 Luke 6:48 Luke 7:24 Luke 21:26 Acts 2:25 Acts 4:31 Acts 16:26 Acts 17:13 2 Thessalonians 2:2 Hebrews 12:26 Hebrews 12:27

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