Strong’s G0387

ἀναστατόω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

anastatoó

Pronunciation

an-as-tat-O-o

Definition

To disturb, to unsettle, to stir up, to overthrow.

Meaning

(perhaps a political metaphor), I turn upside down, upset, unsettle.

Usage

The verb ἀναστατόω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of causing confusion or disturbance, often in a social or communal context. It implies a significant disruption or upheaval, whether in terms of physical displacement or emotional turmoil. The term can also suggest the act of inciting or agitating a group of people, leading to disorder or chaos.

Bible references

Acts 17:6;Acts 21:38;Galatians 5:12