Strong’s G1286

διασείω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

diaseió

Pronunciation

dee-ah-SAY-oh

Definition

To extort, to shake violently, to intimidate

Meaning

I blackmail, extort from, intimidate.

Usage

The verb διασείω primarily conveys the idea of shaking or agitating something or someone thoroughly. In a figurative sense, it is used to describe the act of extorting or intimidating someone, often through threats or coercion. This term is used in the context of exerting pressure or force to obtain something, typically money or compliance.

Bible references

Luke 3:14