Strong’s G4583

σεληνιάζομαι

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

seléniazomai

Pronunciation

seh-lay-nee-AH-zoh-my

Definition

To be moonstruck, to be lunatic, to be epileptic

Meaning

I am a lunatic, am moonstruck, epileptic.

Usage

The term "seléniazomai" is used in the New Testament to describe a condition that was believed to be influenced by the moon, often translated as "moonstruck" or "lunatic." In the context of the Bible, it refers to individuals who were afflicted with symptoms similar to epilepsy, characterized by seizures and convulsions. The term reflects the ancient belief that the moon had an effect on certain physical and mental conditions.

Bible references

Matthew 4:24;Matthew 17:15