Strong’s G4531

σαλεύω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

saleuó

Pronunciation

sah-lyoo'-o

Definition

To shake, to move, to disturb, to be unsettled

Meaning

I shake, excite, disturb in mind, stir up, drive away.

Usage

The verb "saleuó" primarily conveys the action of shaking or causing to move. It can refer to physical shaking, such as the shaking of the earth or objects, as well as metaphorical shaking, such as being emotionally or spiritually unsettled. In the New Testament, it is often used to describe the shaking of foundations, both literal and figurative, indicating a disturbance or a significant change.

Bible references

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;Hebrews 12:27